SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Before the spring season begins in January, the Pepperdine women’s tennis team kicked off its fall action Friday when players traveled different places for non-team tournaments. Junior Vanessa Dunlap and sophomore Alicia Poladian represented the Waves at the San Diego State Fall Tennis Classic in San Diego on Friday. Although the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Waves battle in preseason play
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
Better safe than sorry
Public safety supervisor arrives at the crack of dawn, making sure campus life runs smoothly for students and faculty. KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer As Pepperdine students and faculty live and work on campus each day, the Department of Public Safety works tirelessly to ensure campus safety. Sgt. Eric Barnes is a major part of this effort. After attending both La Habra Heights Fire … [Read more...] about Better safe than sorry
Behind the Scenes with Heather Collart
JANE LEESports Editor Ask any Pepperdine athlete or coach, and they will be the first to tell you that no face in the Athletics Office is more friendly or recognizable than that of Heather Collart. Known by all the athletes as Hev, Collart’s work extends way beyond the first cubicle office you see on the right when walking into Heritage Hall. As the Athletics Administrative … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Heather Collart
Face in the crowd: Kelly Voyles
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant Junior Kelly Voyles can usually be seen happily rushing around campus, carrying building materials to the sculpture studio, socializing with friends, or attending a sorority event. An art major with a sculpture emphasis and a multimedia minor, Voyles has been perfecting her intricate jewelry-making style during her last few years at Pepperdine. … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Kelly Voyles