Pepperdine takes third at crucial SoCal tournament thanks to a last-minute win over UC Berkeley. By Erica Sigman Staff Writer The Pepperdine men’s water polo team bounced back this weekend, after an upsetting loss to University of Southern California, to devastate the No. 3-ranked University of California Berkeley Golden Bears in triple overtime. The No. 4 Waves competed in … [Read more...] about Waves shock Cal in sudden death
Community mourns after tragic weekend accident
Five people with Pepperdine ties struck in head-on collision with drunken driver; Sister of senior Erin Calderon dies .By JJ Bowman Associate Editor More than 1,000 people crowded the Agoura Hills High School gymnasium Wednesday to mourn the loss of a teenager who was killed Saturday morning by a 19-year-old driving with a blood-alcohol content three times the legal limit. … [Read more...] about Community mourns after tragic weekend accident
Men wiser, stronger
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