TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s soccer team continued its recent success over the weekend, tying the University of Utah, 2-2 on Friday and besting Cal State Northridge with a score of 3-1 on Sunday. After a rough start to the season, the Waves have picked up steam of late and have not lost in their last four matches. Pepperdine (2-4-3) got on the board first … [Read more...] about Women on a roll, tie Utah and beat CS Northridge
Grad school celebrates one decade
SHANNON KELLYEditor In Chief “Leaders that fail and those who succeed both take risks,” former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told close to 600 people at Tuesday night’s School of Public Policy 10-year anniversary celebration. Leaders have intellectual curiosity and courage, they initiate reform and remain committed, while exuding humility and patience, he said, “but above all, leaders … [Read more...] about Grad school celebrates one decade
A Wave of Student diversity
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor Each fall, the Admissions staff for Seaver College pores over thousands of applications from Pepperdine hopefuls. As they sift through essays, transcripts and letters of recommendation, they attempt to put together a class that will not only be academically strong, but also reflects diverse backgrounds and contributes to a rich educational … [Read more...] about A Wave of Student diversity
Pep shines at home
MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Pepperdine water polo team stayed perfect in its home waters at Saturday’s Pepperdine Mini, including a comeback victory during its home opener against cross-town rival Loyola Marymount. The fifth-ranked Waves won their home opener of the season in Saturday’s first match, when they sank No.-10 LMU 11-9 with an … [Read more...] about Pep shines at home
Medication alleviates depression
BRITTANY YEAROUT Perspectives Editor With the attention given to depression in recent years, many people relegate it to being just another problem or statistic, making it as trivial as a weight loss gimmick. Although, recently, there has been more attention given to depression, it is still terribly misunderstood and underestimated. Media attention is not always good. Everyone … [Read more...] about Medication alleviates depression