Perspectives

Pepperdine’s coaching duo prepares for a new endeavor—the birth of the couple’s first child. By Hailey Amato Staff Writer The season is over, but the responsibility isn’t. Derek and Jody Wynn, assistant coaches for the Pepperdine women’s basketball team are welcoming one more challenge onto their plate … their first child. One of the few married coaching duos in their field, … [Read more...] about For Derek and Jody Wynn, basketball is a family affair

By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor What started as an altercation between a few individuals at the Malibu Inn spilled out onto Pacific Coast Highway early last Wednesday as patrons exited the popular Pepperdine night spot. Authorities were called in to respond to a fight at the Inn at approximately 1:30 a.m, according to Detective Bureau Sgt. Timothy Youngern of the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Fight breaks out  at Malibu Inn; MLO suspected

By Jenny Yang Staff Writer “If you put everything off until the last minute, it only takes a minute.” Ahh yes, the sweet smell of procrastination: a mixture of banana boat suntan lotion and rotting cheese. For us procrastinators, life is one big pool party up until the point when you realize you put off making that salami sandwich you wanted last week and your mozzarella is … [Read more...] about Partying with the last minute club

By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Appropriately, the first signs of the wonderful warm days of summer to come arrived at just about the time college fans were treated with the greatest event in the history of sport — the NCAA tournament. Sure, the Roman Colosseum had its days, but could there really be any suspense, any unpredictability, in a match between people and lions? And … [Read more...] about The Big Dance is still the best sports ticket on the planet

Movie Review Starring Ben Affleck, director Kevin Smith’s ‘Jersey Girl’ leaves viewers all fuzzy inside. By Crystal Luong Assistant Perspectives Editor Give me an ice cream Sunday, add a spiral of whipped cream and put a cherry on top. That’s the sugary sweet formula for the dramatic comedy “Jersey Girl,” starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler and 9-year-old Raquel Castro. Affleck … [Read more...] about Sugar, spice and everything nice?