A former cog in the once-powerful Soviet athletic machine visits Pepperdine. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Dr. Sergei Beliaev, a native of Russia, has a different way of looking at athletes. Where others see flaws and weaknesses, he sees untapped potential waiting to be unlocked by the secrets of the human body. Beliaev is a sports scientist. Beliaev, who visited a … [Read more...] about Soviet sports secrets: Declassified
Elderly drivers risk road safety
By Jordan Morris Perspectives Editor Securing a driver’s license is considered a milestone in life. It marks a breakthrough in teenage independence, responsibility and expectations of maturity. But once behind the wheel, these young drivers assume a social reputation that totters between careless and utterly clueless. To the chagrin of these novice drivers, statistics support … [Read more...] about Elderly drivers risk road safety
U.S. review of Title IX completed
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Some support it, some are against it. No matter what, Title IX affects every university in regards to gender equality, especially when it comes to athletics. The U.S. Department of Education finished a year-long review of the law in July, confirming points it had previously laid out while looking at newer emphasis areas. The U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. review of Title IX completed
Dealing with too much info
By J. Douglas Stevens Staff Columnist Ethernet. DSL. Faster connections and fewer pop-ups. Scour the Internet with the click of a mouse. Quicker searches with more results. As the Information Age progresses, I can’t help but think that we have too much of a good thing. Even now as I type, I have access to countless online libraries. But do I take advantage? No. I … [Read more...] about Dealing with too much info
It’s hats off for Brewer
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant A bruising victory over then-No. 2 Stanford ended Pepperdine’s short stint out of the top 10 and warmed the Waves up for the physical play they’ll face this weekend against Southern teams with the reputation of rough competition. “These are two big interregional games,” said Head Coach Tim Ward, whose team earned a No. 7 ranking this week from … [Read more...] about It’s hats off for Brewer