By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Last season the Waves had plenty of potential for making excuses. They were young, they had a new coach, and they played some of the toughest competition in the country. Regardless, they still ended the season with a top 25 ranking, a WCC title, and a trip to the NCAA tournament. This year Pepperdine men’s tennis won’t be making any excuses. … [Read more...] about Men wiser, stronger
Kickers defend turf, pushing win streak to 6
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant Despite sound victories during the weekend, Pepperdine (7-1) dropped two notches in the NSCAA/Adidas poll to No. 8, but remained at No. 5 by Soccer American and No. 6 by Soccer Buzz. “What happens in the rankings is that sometimes you’re a victim of your schedule,” said Head Coach Tim Ward. “I just don’t think we should drop after winning both … [Read more...] about Kickers defend turf, pushing win streak to 6
Dean Baird sets two goals for year
By Adam Holdridge Staff Writer Around 8 or 9 p.m., a light burns in a third-floor corner office of the Thornton Administration Center. The light is not for an evening cleaning crew, but for the upbeat dean of Seaver College, David Baird, who is still working away at his administrative tasks. “I talk with people most of the day, in the course of that, a long to-do list … [Read more...] about Dean Baird sets two goals for year
Acing the Princeton review
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Sure, it’s still early. Real early. But there’s nothing wrong with getting off to a good start. Facing a less-than-superb field of competition, the four Pepperdine players who were selected to attend last weekend’s 35th annual Princeton Invitational rolled through the their opponents – taking home the singles and doubles crowns. Pepperdine, made … [Read more...] about Acing the Princeton review
Subpoenas don’t scare Pepperdine downloaders; file sharing continues
Despite Recording Industry threats, downloading on campus has increased. By Sarah Carillo Assistant News Editor When will students learn? Despite the Recording Industry Association of America targeting college campuses and hundreds of people across the country being charged with file sharing, Pepperdine students don’t appear to be changing their downloading habits. The … [Read more...] about Subpoenas don’t scare Pepperdine downloaders; file sharing continues