Women runners place second of 20 teams, men finish 12th of 15 teams at UC Riverside cross country meet Saturday. DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer After a strong showing on their home course a week before, Pepperdine’s men’s and women’s cross country teams went on the road to UC Riverside looking to continue their string of success. The women picked up where they had off, edging out … [Read more...] about Women find success; men struggle at meet
Brandon’s Village playground to open soon
KIERA SCHOLTENStaff Writer Children with special needs will soon have a special playground at a park in Calabasas. The playground is called, “Brandon’s Village,” and is the first and only universally accessible playground in the region. A record donation of $1 million from the Friedman Charitable Trust is funding the construction of the playground. This donation was received … [Read more...] about Brandon’s Village playground to open soon
British diplomat speaks to students
A member of the British Joint Intelligence Committee provides global perspective on terrorism today. MELISSA GIAIMONews Assistant British diplomat Matthew Gould offers Pepperdine students an international perspective on terrorism today. Gould, Counselor for Foreign and Security Policy at the British Embassy and a member of the Joint Intelligence Committee –– the … [Read more...] about British diplomat speaks to students
Cell phone bill must expand
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant After six years of trying, California Sen. Joe Simitian, D — Palo Alto, finally got his anti-cell-phone-while-driving bill, SB1613, passed (effective July, 2008), with Gov. Schwarzenegger supporting the passage. However, the bill still allows hands-free set ups for drivers. Usually, I am against the government getting too entangled in … [Read more...] about Cell phone bill must expand
Team cheers for support
ANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Picture this: Firestone Fieldhouse, Saturday, 7:38 p.m., bright pom poms flashing, girls in the air flying and 16 strong, clear voices leading an exuberant crowd chanting “Go Waves Go!” Only something goes dreadfully wrong. Instead of the crazy, fan-filled bleachers screaming in response to the women’s enthusiastic cries there is instead … … [Read more...] about Team cheers for support