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MARCH 8, 2024

Lorenzo Romar departs Pepperdine

By: Tony Gleason, Sports Editor

Men’s Basketball Head

Coach Lorenzo Romar is leaving Pepperdine a University, official confirmed to the Graphic. Romar went 117156 during his nine years as head coach.

Men’s Basketball Head

Coach Lorenzo Romar is leaving Pepperdine, a University, official confirmed to the Graphic. The Waves are currently 12-19 and will play the WCC championships against Pacific on March 7.

“Lorenzo Romar has been a valued member of the Pepperdine community for the last six seasons, and a total of nine seasons overall as head coach of the men’s basketball team,” wrote Michael Friel, senior director of Communications and Public Relations, in a March 4 email to the Graphic. The University expresses

its deep gratitude to Coach Romar for his dedication to the student-athletes and to the University and wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.

We owe a debt of gratitude to him for the way he loved his players.

Tim Perrin

Senior vice president for Strategic Implementation

Opera program stages romantic comedy in ‘The Merry Widow’

By: Madison Luc, Life & Arts Editor

The Flora L. Thornton Opera Program presented “The Merry Widow” as their annual show Feb. 22 and 24, in Smothers Theatre. The community shares joy and laughter at this romantic comedy as the cast recounts challenges and highlights.

Admirers and potential suitors surround Hannah Glawari, the merry widow, played by junior Payton Ballinger on Feb. 24, in Smothers Theatre. Hannah inherited her late husband’s fortune and many sought her wealth.

A fun, lighthearted romantic comedy that tells the story of wealthy, young widow Hannah Glawari and playboy

Count Danilo Danilovitsch, childhood sweethearts that must overcome their pride, pettiness, fortunes, titles and stubbornness to be together — “The Merry Widow” stages how to live life with laughter.

The Flora L. Thornton Opera Program presented the operetta Feb. 22 and 24, in Smothers Theatre. Franz Lehár composed the 1905 operetta in German, but many shows, including this one, perform English translations, according to the show’s website.

It’s always a good time doing something very difficult all together.”

Nicholas Gerding Freshman, Actor

The search for coach Romar’s successor is underway.”

Romar first coached the Waves from 1996-1999 before coaching at St. Louis University from 1999-2002 and University of Washington from 2002-2017. Romar then rejoined the Waves as head coach for the 2018-19 season and went 117-156 during his tenure.

“Pepperdine benefited tremendously from Lorenzo Romar’s leadership, both on and off the court, and we owe a debt of gratitude to him for the way he loved his players, our basketball program, and the university,” wrote Tim Perrin, senior vice president for strategic implementation. “The University thanks Coach Romar for his dedication to the men’s basketball team, and wishes him the very best in his

Perspectives

Opinion: fall semester is better than spring

By: Ana Villarreal, PerspectivesAssistant

Picture this, it’s a hot August day in Malibu. Students are rushing to move into their dorms and are anxiously waiting to see their friends. Once move-in day is over, the following weekend is full of days lying on the beach and long summer nights.

Fall semester is the best semester at Pepperdine. Students are filled with the excitement of returning to Malibu after a long four-month summer break.

Nothing compares to the feeling of hugging your friend after a long time, going on Buyo runs at Malibu Yogurt and Ice Cream and watching the last of the summer sunsets in Malibu. Pepperdine is simply the place to be, especially during the months of August and September.

For me, nothing beats Waves Weekend’s Blue and Orange Madness where students get to play carnival games, win prizes and eat all

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the “free” ice cream and burgers this event has to offer.

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