He started at third base for the Pepperdine baseball team from 2002 to 2005. Wearing No. 8 he hit .270 with 11 home runs and 126 RBI and was considered one of the elite defensive third basemen in the West Coast Conference during his four seasons as a Wave. He consistently worked to better himself at the game as well as provide a smile for anyone lucky enough to cross paths with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remembers Patrick Rooney
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Mae performs in Smothers
More than 200 students descended into Smothers Theatre on the evening of Jan. 31 as Pepperdine geared up for its first concert in more than 18 months. Five members of the American rock band Mae set up their instruments and strapped on their guitars as they began to play their first song released this year "The House That Fire Built." Their goal for 2009 is not to debut the … [Read more...] about Mae performs in Smothers
Society seeks meaning finds conformity
For more than 5000 years humans have tattooed their bodies as part of rituals or cultural customs. While many ancient rituals die out and many customs change over time tattoos still remain one of the most popular forms of body art today. Unfortunately it is their popularity that has transformed the uniqueness of tattoos into a commercialized fad.Tattoos are alluring to the … [Read more...] about Society seeks meaning finds conformity
Waves qualify for Indoor Championships
Only two-and-a-half weeks into the season the Pepperdine men's tennis team notched its first tournament victory. On Saturday and Sunday the Waves hosted the ITA National Team Indoor qualifying matches against Denver and Alabama. The Waves defeated Denver 6-1 and advanced to the finals against Alabama where they squeaked out a 4-3 victory. Yesterday the team returned to the … [Read more...] about Waves qualify for Indoor Championships
'Dance in Flight' awaits
Pirouettes high kicks and perhaps even "crip walking" are all sights to be seen tonight at Dance in Flight Pepperdine's student-run dance production. This year will mark the 16th anniversary of its beginnings in the Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre where a small group of 10 students created and performed the first production. This year 67 student dancers will take the stage … [Read more...] about 'Dance in Flight' awaits