Jen Iso Sports Assistant College athletes at Pepperdine are working hard on and off the playing field, and now the university has reason to brag about its NCAA report card. Five Pepperdine teams recently received a perfect 1000 on the Academic Progress Rate (APR). The APR, released in March, was designed to hold athletes accountable for their grades. Pepperdine fared well in … [Read more...] about NCAA recognizes Pepperdine as a highly academic-athletic school
The passion of Pepperdine ruggers
Sarah WingStaff Writer “I would have probably left this school if it wasn’t for rugby,” senior Nick Jay said as his eyes scan the field during the final game of the spring season. Many of the ruggers, as rugby players are called, agree with rugby president Jay’s claim. These guys are in the sport clearly for the love of the game. At the beginning of the fall season, it was … [Read more...] about The passion of Pepperdine ruggers
Surfing in the “bu”
Lisa YamadaStaff Writer Pepperdine once boasted the nickname, “Surfer U,” and if Brian Dapelo has his way, Pepperdine will once again be able to boast that claim. But, Dapelo, the captain of Pepperdine’s surf team, has a tough road ahead of him. Despite Pepperdine’s prime surf location in Malibu, many students are unaware that a surf team even exists. As a result, the surf team … [Read more...] about Surfing in the “bu”
Women’s basketball recruits five new players for 2006-2007 campaign
Tiffany Murphy Staff Writer Five new recruits sign on to play for the 2006-2007 Pepperdine Women's basketball team. The class includes 6-foot-3 inch La'Teena Wickett of Oakland, Calif., 6-foot-4 inch Jennifer Kioa of San Mateo, Calif., 5-foot -11 inch Na'Chelle Catron of Riverside, Calif., 5 foot 9 LaCale Pringle of Seattle, Wash., and International student, 6 foot 3 Miranda … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball recruits five new players for 2006-2007 campaign
Former Pep star named head coach of USC baseball team
Former Pepperdine and big league catcher Chad Kreuter has been named head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans, taking over for father-in-law Mike Gillespie. “This is a marvelous opportunity for Chad,” Gillespie told the Associated Press. “I’m delighted to know that this stays in the family. USC baseball is in great hands and we can look forward to a great … [Read more...] about Former Pep star named head coach of USC baseball team