STAFF EDITORIAL A committee of seven has been organized to select a successor to Dean of Seaver College David Baird, who announced plans to retire at the beginning of the school year, but we figure a few extra voices cannot hurt. Baird’s retirement is scheduled to take effect at the end of the semester. Thus, with the hope that we can help finalize the Seaver Dean Search … [Read more...] about Search begins for new Seaver Dean
Sports
Team finishes in disappointing ninth; Barnsley earns eighth place
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team finished play at the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational on Wednesday with a tie for ninth place. Players at the tournament at Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., braved tough winds gusting and swirling in different directions up to 15-20 miles per hour. “We had three guys finish in the top 25 and normally … [Read more...] about Team finishes in disappointing ninth; Barnsley earns eighth place
Waves pound Santa Clara to notch Homecoming win
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer After last week’s come-from-behind win against Portland, consecutive wins was just what the men’s basketball team needed. Heading into the last stretch of West Coast Conference play, the Waves held off a late comeback effort by Santa Clara to win 64-58 in front of 2,000 at the Firestone Fieldhouse. Junior guard Rico Tucker had a monster game against the … [Read more...] about Waves pound Santa Clara to notch Homecoming win
Waves remain unbeaten against UCSD
MACK CARROLL/Assistant Photo Editor GREG BARNETTSports Editor In front of a homecoming crowd of 1,074 on Saturday afternoon, the No.-7 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team swept visiting UC San Diego (30-22, 30-20, 30-24). With the win, the Waves improved to 34-0 all-time against the Tritons. “We came off a pretty emotional win against Long Beach where we had to play really hard … [Read more...] about Waves remain unbeaten against UCSD
Basketball guard makes ‘Waves’ on, off court
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant When people see junior Jessica Ross of the women’s basketball team, they may think of the dependable guard who has been in the starting lineup all 24 games so far this season. They may think of the athlete who led the Waves in three-pointers (41) and minutes per game (30) last season as a sophomore. But those who truly know Ross see the young woman … [Read more...] about Basketball guard makes ‘Waves’ on, off court
