Being a student athlete at Pepperdine takes more than just hard work. It takes discipline dedication and sacrifice. Between practice lifting travelling games and various other sports commitments being an athlete is a full-time job. On top of that a full load of Pepperdine's rigorous coursework can make some student athletes feel overwhelmed or get behind on their work. Enter … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Jim Hamad
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Say 'Howdy' to fresh Mexican food
Fresh pico de gallo and guacamole adorn the heaping mound of warm crispy chips slathered in a rich mole sauce and covered with black beans and melted cheddar-jack cheese. Unbeknownst to many the Super Nachos at Howdy's Taqueria in Malibu reign supreme among other variations of the popular feast. Dazed by the variety of menu options customers often disregard the nachos platter … [Read more...] about Say 'Howdy' to fresh Mexican food
HBO adds fresh 'Blood' to network
Despite our God-fearin', democracy-lovin,' equality-for-all claims, Americans have an affinity for bigotry, violence, drugs and sex addiction. We can't handle that criticism, so True Blood" employs vampires and drawling backwoods Southerners to show us instead. "True Blood a biting and bizarre social commentary - complete with sex, drugs, and the undead - is HBO's fresh foray … [Read more...] about HBO adds fresh 'Blood' to network
Letter to the Editor
It has been said that no good deed goes unpunished. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commonly known as the LDS or Mormon Church has been singled out by opponents of Proposition 8 since its passage on Nov. 4. Some feel that the vitriol ¬(and intimidation and boycotts and envelopes filled with white powder) directed toward the Church is more than deserved. … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Men take two of three at home
Saturday afternoon was a flip-flop of a day for No. 5 Pepperdine men's water polo team. The Waves lost a conference match to No. 1 Stanford 9-4 but then came back an hour later to defeat Concordia University 14-6 in Malibu. On Sunday the Waves handled business against UC Irvine 12-9."Our theme for the whole weekend was going 100 percent said junior attacker Preston Lujan. In … [Read more...] about Men take two of three at home