ZACH ENGLUND Sports Assistant After going unbeaten for seven consecutive games, the Pepperdine women’s soccer team finally came back to earth this weekend, going 1-1 against San Diego State and No.-3 UC Los Angeles, respectively. During their unbeaten streak, the Waves (6-2-2) had been finding ways to win, with few games coming easy and most being too close for comfort. … [Read more...] about Pep shut down, streak ends
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
Get a job to cure boredom in Malibu
DAVID KOBStaff Writer I often hear grumbling about boring Malibu. The gripes about a lack of student-friendly activity and limited night life are understandable, but completely short-sighted. Malibu has incredible depth. Its roots are astoundingly deep. If you find yourself bored, get a job in Malibu. I have had five different off-campus jobs in Malibu in my three years here, … [Read more...] about Get a job to cure boredom in Malibu