Photo by Marissa Baly WASHINGTON, D.C. — When the clock struck midnight on Oct. 1, the nation’s capital was dumbfounded. An estimated 800,000 federal employees were furloughed starting that Tuesday, and anxiety loomed over the district. Government workers wondered when they would see their next paychecks, medical patients worried whether their health treatments would continue … [Read more...] about Shutdown affects internships
Pepperdine University
Flag football kicks off returning season
Photo by Marisa Padilla After a year-long hiatus, flag football has made its return to Pepperdine’s intramural leagues, with a spotlight Friday night game under the recently installed sports lights of the lacrosse field. Last year, intramural flag football was canceled due to a lack of trained referees but this year an effort to inspire student involvement by Campus … [Read more...] about Flag football kicks off returning season
Six new names added to the Hall of Fame
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Golden Athletics hosted the 2013 Hall of Fame inductee ceremony on Sunday evening at Firestone Fieldhouse. The men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and men’s water polo teams attended the ceremony to show their support. The evening included a formal reception and dinner and individual dedication videos for each honoree. The first honorees were Lou and … [Read more...] about Six new names added to the Hall of Fame
Rocky results for water polo
Photo by Marisa Padilla The men’s water polo team finished the weekend 1-1, falling to UCSB Saturday and defeating the United States Air Force Academy Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves lost to the Gauchos 10-17. Sophomore Luke Hewko led the team with three goals and three steals. The Waves looked to redeem themselves against Air Force. “We knew going in … [Read more...] about Rocky results for water polo
Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds
Photo by Marisa Padilla Dwyane Wade, blue and orange striped pants and rapid tweeting created a night of hyped school spirit Fans of all ages filled Firestone Fieldhouse from the floor of the court to the farthest reaches of the gym Friday night. The acapella group “Won By One” opened the festivities singing, and Waves athletes from a variety of sports came to life on the … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds