Some people don’t understand why anyone would run for fun. Digital Editor Karl Winter, a senior cross country and track student-athlete for Pepperdine, tells the story of how he fell in love with running as an activity, not just a competitive sport.
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Head in the Game: Key Pearson
Senior Business Administration major Key Pearson speaks about her mental health challenges as one of Pepperdine’s top cross country athletes.
Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach
On March 16, Pepperdine terminated Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda but didn’t say why. The Graphic spoke with eight current and former members of the program, who detailed Mosqueda’s history of making sexually, racially and emotionally insensitive comments.
Pepperdine Terminates Contract of Cross Country/Track Head Coach
Pepperdine cut ties with Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda, who was in her second season coaching the program. The change comes in the middle of the season for the Waves, who still have four track meets left on the schedule.
Key Pearson Takes a Step Back
Photo courtesy of Key Pearson One word to describe junior business administration major Key Pearson is “energized.” She has not gone a week without running since her junior year of high school, drinks half a cup of coffee every morning and loves driving fast. “I like to push myself and see my limits always,” Pearson […]
Baby Waves: Incoming Freshmen Prepare for Next Chapter
Although they need to wait a little longer to compete, this year’s freshmen class of student-athletes has a full plate adjusting to new coaches, teammates and classes in a virtual setting.
Teams Scramble to Practice Despite Fall Sports Postponement
With the West Coast Conference attempting to play fall sports in the spring, Pepperdine teams take it upon themselves to train, and the Athletic Department maps out a crowded, adjusted spring sports lineup.
Fall Sports Look Ahead to Their Biggest Matchups
Pepperdine’s Fall sports teams have some big games on their schedules this season.
Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire
The Woolsey Fire forced Pepperdine athletic teams to reschedule, relocate, postpone and cancel several games and practices, but the Athletics community remains stronger than ever
Men’s Cross Country Team Climbs the Ranks
With a new ranking, Waves look toward the future with a high hope for success
