Art by Peau PorotesanoBlacktop and hardwood courts across the nation host pickup basketball games on the daily. Shoes squeak, ankles break and bragging rights are won and lost.However, at least in my experience, the act of walking up to a court poses two different scenarios. If you’re a guy and no one knows you, you can saunter to the baseline, wait around a little, and … [Read more...] about Women Ballers are Double Trouble
Pepperdine ‘Ruggers’ Take on Alumni
Photo by Marisa Padilla Club Rugby faced off against former Pepperdine ruggers Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. on Alumni Field in its annual alumni game. According to team captain senior Soobin Kang, about 40 alumni showed up to play, “ including ruggers who have traveled from Dubai while playing in the United Arab Emirates professional league.” Saturday proved to be a learning … [Read more...] about Pepperdine ‘Ruggers’ Take on Alumni
Waves Reach WCC Championships in NorCal
Photo by Allison HubbardMen’s and women’s Pepperdine cross country both finished ninth at the WCC Championships on Saturday in Sunnyvale, California.For the women, junior Katie Engel led in 30th place overall. For the men, freshman Kevin Maeda led, finishing 51st overall.Engel said the team faced “a lot of adversity” going into the competition this past … [Read more...] about Waves Reach WCC Championships in NorCal
Baseball Looks for Redemption
Photos by Marisa Padilla A knot sits in the stomachs of the majority of the baseball team. This past summer, the Waves suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 postseason loss to TCU in Game three of the Super Regional. They were one win away from reaching the Collegiate World Series. “Every returner has that feeling in their stomach still, so we’re looking to build upon it and not … [Read more...] about Baseball Looks for Redemption
Staff Editorial: Don’t Cut the Students Out
Art by Sacha Irick It’s such well-trimmed green grass that it looks fake. Perfectly manicured, colored as bright as an avocado, just begging to be frolicked on. Typically it’s occupied by families with small children, students tossing frisbees and club sports teams. But this year, things changed. Now, no one is allowed to set foot on the field. If you’re late for … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Don’t Cut the Students Out
