By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant We’ve got a problem with cheating. Tim Montgomery, the world's fastest human, just testified before a federal grand jury in San Francisco about his connections to the new designer steroid tetrahydrogestrinone (THG). Testimonies from more high profile athletes will come in the next few weeks. Nearly 40 athletes have been subpoenaed, including … [Read more...] about Cheating takes over sports world
ROTC students back in the air
The Air Force program that eight Pepperdine students are training in is on track after some minor turbulence. By Joann Groff and Vanessa Martinez Assistant News Editor and Staff Writer Eight Air Force ROTC cadets feared for their future in the skies last spring when it was reported that Pepperdine’s cross-town contract with Loyola Marymount University may be terminated. But … [Read more...] about ROTC students back in the air
Save those big egos for your big schools
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Unless you’re one of those “weird” people who don’t watch sports on TV, chances are you’ve seen the recent outburst by University of Miami tight end Kellen Winslow, Jr., after his team’s 10-6 embarrassment at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers. And not only have you had to see it once, but over, and over and over again. In the days following … [Read more...] about Save those big egos for your big schools
Helen Young recovering well after surgery
Pepperdine matriarch in good spirits as doctors express optimism about her return to health after successful surgery. By JJ Bowman Associate Editor Pepperdine’s matriarch, Helen Young, is recovering from spinal injuries resulting from a recent fall in her home atop Pepperdine’s campus. Young, 85, slipped Nov. 3, cracking two vertebrae in her neck. She underwent surgery four … [Read more...] about Helen Young recovering well after surgery
Team looks to calm choppy waters against local rivals
By Erica Sigman Staff Writer The No. 5-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team fell to No. 9 UC Irvine 8-7 Sunday in a heartbreaking loss just one day after defeating Long Beach State 12-11. The loss dropped the Waves to 15-6 overall and 3-4 in the MPSF play. Junior two-meter man Morgan Matthies and senior two-meter man Michael Hausmann, who have been huge for the team in … [Read more...] about Team looks to calm choppy waters against local rivals