Pepperdine men’s rugby started their spring season on Saturday, with a match against UC Riverside. Founded in 1955, the rugby team is one of the oldest club sports on campus. The match was played on the muddy and uneven Alumni field and ended in a loss. Collegiate rugby is year-long — it has both fall and spring seasons — but the fall season is an unofficial preseason … [Read more...] about Club rugby team kicks off spring season
IP closing in on new Shanghai director
For the first time since he helped to found the program in 2008, Chris Van Velzer will not direct the Shanghai program for the spring semester, instead passing the baton to his wife and interim director Corrie Van Velzer. IP administrators have narrowed the selection process for a permanent director down to about three candidates, and a decision is expected to be made in … [Read more...] about IP closing in on new Shanghai director
Waves beat Portland in overtime
Exceeding expectations and performances in previous years, the men's basketball team secured their third conference win; the eleventh of this season, exceeding last season’s win total. The Waves played the Portland Pilots on the road this weekend and beat them at home. The men were trailing in the first half but rallied impressively and came back in the second half. In the … [Read more...] about Waves beat Portland in overtime
Black history is American history
So, it’s Black History Month and what’s the first thing I hear in regard to it? Not a statement to appreciate what the month means, but a question. “Why isn’t there a white history month?” At first I was tempted to be offended, but then I thought more about it. Did I even have a true appreciation for Black History Month? What is the purpose of it anyway? I decided to dispel … [Read more...] about Black history is American history
Fuel your body like an athlete
Pepperdine competes in the most competitive NCAA division in the nation and against the top teams in many sports. The Waves have won 12 NCAA Division I championships, and continue to produce powerhouse athletes every year. Athletes such as MLB player Danny Worth and soccer stars Anisa Guajardo and Roxanne Barker prove that the Waves bring in and produce some of the great … [Read more...] about Fuel your body like an athlete
