By Sara Rosner Staff Writer For many, the thought of running denotes apprehension as they recall the days of dreaded high school gym class. For a few dedicated athletes in the Pepperdine Marathon Club, however, running is the pursuit of achievement and satisfaction. “It’s one of those amazing experiences because of where you’re pushing your mind and your body,” senior Steve … [Read more...] about The art of marathon
Perspectives
Let’s Go Dancing
By Katie Clary News Assistant Latin fever took over the cafeteria Saturday night. While the rain poured down cold outside, the Spanish Honor Society steamed up the Hahn Fireside Room with “Bailamos,” the honor society’s dance formal. DJ Carlos “Sexy Mexi” Mendez, president of the Latino Student Association, rocked the party to a mix of Argentine hits and American hip-hop. … [Read more...] about Let’s Go Dancing
Winters Puts Chill On The Gauchos
Men's VolleyballBy Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The No. 5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team defeated the No. 7 University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos Saturday 3-0 at the Thunderdome and will face another top opponent when it hosts No. 15 University of Pacific tonight at 5 in Firestone Fieldhouse. “We’re looking forward to it,” Head Coach Marv Dunphy said. … [Read more...] about Winters Puts Chill On The Gauchos
Folks, it’s Oscar time
By Elice Giorgione Staff Writer What began almost a month ago with the Golden Globes is now culminating in traditional glamorous Hollywood fashion with the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony that will bring the annual awards season to its close. Airing live from the Kodak Theatre this Sunday (which is three weeks early this year) the Oscars promise, as always, to provide … [Read more...] about Folks, it’s Oscar time
Tough losses, bad weather bother Waves
By Jared Hermann Staff Writer With two more close defeats this week, the Pepperdine baseball team continues to search for the fire players say they know they have. Trying to find that spark Tuesday against UCLA, wet conditions may have put a damper on that search for at least a couple more days. In a battle of Los Angeles-area rivals, the Waves lost a tough one 8-6 to the … [Read more...] about Tough losses, bad weather bother Waves