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The ailing economy has hit Pepperdine athletics students and faculty alike. On Friday the administration announced the discontinuation of two varsity sports programs men's track and women's swimming and diving as part of a university-wide effort to reduce expenses and raise financial efficiency. Additionally nine staff positions within the Department of Athletics have been cut. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine terminates two sports programs

There may not be any lights adorning Eddy D. Field Stadium but there was plenty of electricity flowing in Malibu during the Waves' season-opening series against Cal State Northridge. Pepperdine compiled six home runs including a pair of walk-off shots to take the three-game series versus the Matadors. On Wednesday the team received stellar pitching and pounded 11 hits - but no … [Read more...] about Power Surge

To most college students including myself the idea of watching a horse race on television is like telling your girlfriend she needs to lose weight: you just don't do it and if you do you'll immediately regret it. However accepting an invitation to the tracks at Santa Anita on Sunday might have been one of the best unexpected experiences of my life. Before you stop reading let … [Read more...] about Save a horse ride a jockey

With no resolutions to consider at Wednesday's meeting Student Government Association discussed the student response to last week's town halls.Requests for extended visitation hours 24-hour library access improved parking and more dances and concerts were the dominant results from questionnaires SGA members distributed at town halls. However a few less practical suggestions … [Read more...] about SGA discusses town hall surveys

Pepperdine students might not notice their wallets lightening as a result of California's budget compromise but a sales tax hike is one of several measures that will impact students regardless of their home state.Prices will rise April 1 when the sales tax will inch upward by 1 cent per dollar to a total of 9.25 percent in Malibu.California's previous budget was passed in … [Read more...] about Budget reaches students