Special Publications

TAELORE RHODENStaff Writer Many students remember last fall’s first Convocation at Pepperdine -- a ceremony commemorating the men’s tennis team’s NCAA national championship. Many said that they became teary-eyed with pride as they watched the slideshow and the team on stage, sensing something special about these Waves. Now, many months later, the Waves are celebrating their … [Read more...] about The best moments

JOSE TORRESStaff Writer If you watch Pepperdine’s baseball team long enough, you get the feeling that something special is happening. There is even a sense of confidence in players not seen in previous years. “I want to go to Omaha,” said Centerfielder Adrian Ortiz. “I want to go to the College World Series. I think we have a shot. I think we’re really good. I think if we come … [Read more...] about Destined for greatness

LINDSEY DAY HOFFMANStaff Writer More than 700 Seaver College students are just hours away from their long-sought graduation ceremony, and news that First Lady Laura Bush will be the featured speaker has stirred up some extra excitement. It has also led to a few concerns. The 12-ticket limit per graduating student has upset a few Seaver seniors. “I am excited that Laura Bush is … [Read more...] about Seaver graduation update

TAYLOR OLANDTStaff Writer It has been calculated that more than 14 million people visit the beaches of Malibu annually- which is roughly the same amount of visitors to Disneyland. While both can be described as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” sanitation is imperative to keep visitors coming back. While Disneyland has the funding to hire janitors, Malibu rests its fate in the … [Read more...] about Malibu’s Green Machine

DEMI JONESStaff Writer The smell of salt in the air, sandy beaches stretching for miles, the ocean sparkling under the sun.  What does this image bring to mind?  A hot vacation spot maybe? Or the view seen every day from Pepperdine?  What about the view from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’s detention facilities? Dan Caldwell, a professor of social sciences at Pepperdine, toured the … [Read more...] about Pep prof and Guantanamo