Photos by Allison Hubbard Those of us who have ever played in some form of athletic competition — AYSO, high school track, golf — can attest to a basic truth in sports: there are winners and there are losers. Up until this past Tuesday, the women’s sand volleyball team only knew half of the equation: winning. Over the past three seasons, the first ever for the sport at … [Read more...] about Sand volleyball suffers uncharacteristic loss to rival USC
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Protecting all speech is key to free speech
Art by Chris ChenBanning the Confederate flag would deplete the First Amendment of its enormous value to myself and others. It protects my ability to speak, hear, believe what I choose or express myself if and how I so see it fit. That protection has been limited by courts in the past in a number of ways: I can’t publish lies, defame persons or issue threats. I am … [Read more...] about Protecting all speech is key to free speech
Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House
With midterm elections to be held later this year, both the Republicans and Democrats are engaging in a tug-o-war sort of policy making stemming from similar party agendas to get votes in November. The GOP intends to take the White House next presidential election as President Obama completes his final term. Beyond that, they have plans to gain more seats in … [Read more...] about Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House
Boot camp marches onto campus
Photo courtesy of www.sonkifitness.com The Pepperdine community will have the chance to participate in Sonki Fitness Boot Camp beginning March 25 until April 24. This one hour total body workout will be held out on Alumni Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The class is open to all ages; however, underclassmen are not eligible for Sonki. The … [Read more...] about Boot camp marches onto campus
Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific
Photos by Arin DeGroff On Friday, the men’s baseball team will take on the Broncos of Santa Clara University with the sole goal of getting back on their feet. After snapping a strong six-game winning streak that included a 10-4 rout of the USC Trojans, the Waves had been struggling to play consistent ball until this Tuesday’s 6-0 win over UC Irvine. Both the Waves and … [Read more...] about Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific
