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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

ERIK HAYDENStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s lacrosse team completed a successful season that saw the Waves ranked in the top 20th nationally and included some memorable victories. The team finished with a 9-7 record and barely missed the WWLL Division II championship when it lost the title game April 22 to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 10-9. In addition, the Pepperdine B Team … [Read more...] about Women’s lacrosse season wrap-up

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

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

KYLE HOGANStaff Writer All good things must come to an end. Judging from the way Tom’s eyebrows tightened and the look on the rest of senior volleyball player Tom Hulse’s lean face when asked if he will miss Pepperdine upon his graduation, he appreciates the bittersweet truth of the statement. “It will be hard to leave,” Hulse says, glancing at the ground. “Over the years all … [Read more...] about Life after Pepperdine: Volleyball player Tome Hulse speaks