When I think of the way Pepperdine students deal with academics I get the urge to channel the Governator and call us all "girly-men."Growing up I had certain preconceptions about my future college experience: I saw myself with a lifetime supply of ramen noodles to serve as my daily nutrients. At the end of each mentally-challenging day I thought I would slug back to my … [Read more...] about Pep pampers academic 'girly-men'
Waves sweep Cougars
The sophomore starting pitcher duo of Matt Bywater and Scott Alexander combined to strike out 21 Cougars as the No.-12 Waves swept Washington State in two games 3-1 and 5-2 Tuesday and Wednesday at Eddy D. Field Stadium. With the victories the Waves improved their conference-best record to 13-5.Although Bywater fanned a career-high 12 batters in eight innings of work perhaps … [Read more...] about Waves sweep Cougars
Questionable call decides Waves' loss
Since Feb. 25 the No.-12 men's tennis team had defeated every opponent it played. The Waves were sitting on a five-match winning streak and had compiled a combined score of 29-6.Unfortunately the Waves could not continue when they took the court against Florida State on Thursday March 12. In a hotly-contested match that pitted two of the nation's top 20 teams against one … [Read more...] about Questionable call decides Waves' loss
Lodge sets third school record at Northridge
In only the fourth meet of the season freshman Lauren Lodge broke her third school record this time in the 3000-meter run Saturday at the Cal State Northridge Relays.With a time of 10:05.44 Lodge placed first ahead of 13 other runners and beat the past record of 10:21.15 held by then-junior Courtney Young. Lodge credits her breakthrough race to the other runners. "The other … [Read more...] about Lodge sets third school record at Northridge
Volleyball team rolls over Patriots
On Saturday the No.-3 Pepperdine men's volleyball team toppled the George Mason Patriots in three straight games 30-27 30-22 and 30-23 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The first game started off rough with the ball and points going back and forth. Sophomore outside hitter Cory Riecks and junior middle blocker Rodnei Santos held up the team with powerhouse blocks in key situations. … [Read more...] about Volleyball team rolls over Patriots