GREG BARNETTSports Editor After almost beating higher-ranked teams multiple times this season but coming up short, the No.-26 women’s tennis team finally got the upset they’ve wanted at No.-16 Fresno State on Sunday afternoon. The Waves lost the doubles point to start the match, but stormed back to win four of six in the singles matches. With the win, the Waves improved to … [Read more...] about Waves earn upset win
SIFE students win regionals
JESSICA BIBERCurrents Editor Pepperdine Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) proved they were not only business-savvy, but could stand out from the competition when they made it to the National Exposition after competing at the Los Angeles SIFE USA Regional Competition on Monday. “It’s pretty exciting,” SIFE president Josh Fadley said. “SIFE really promotes the competition like a … [Read more...] about SIFE students win regionals
Students ‘kick’ their way to victory
JOSH WYMYCZAK/Photo Editor SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Sometimes, all it takes is just one ball to connect the world. Representing at least 23 countries from six continents, members of the Pepperdine community united for its 10th annual KICK Soccer Tournament hosted by Pepperdine International Club (PIC) on Saturday. Ten teams of at least eight players ran, slid and … [Read more...] about Students ‘kick’ their way to victory
Former soccer player turns to track
JOHN COLLETTStaff Writer When Courtney Young stepped onto the campus of Pepperdine University in the fall of 2004, her sole purpose was to play soccer. Fast forward four years and this former soccer standout now finds herself running long distance on the Pepperdine women’s track team. “I’ve never really ran track at all,” Young said. The junior grew up playing soccer all her … [Read more...] about Former soccer player turns to track
Designing a dream
LINDSAY LOPEZstaff writer He engrossed himself in the childish whimsy of “Highlights.” He immersed himself in the pubescent flood of teeny bopper magazines. Occasionally, he indulged in an issue of “People.” Despite his early penchant for glossy publications, however, senior Quincy Wimbish never imagined a venture into journalism. Now he’s debuting his own magazine. The 21 … [Read more...] about Designing a dream