DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor A native of Concord, N.C., senior Hunter Poarch never expected to play rugby in college. However, as the captain of Pepperdine’s rugby club, Poarch finds himself leading a 5-1 squad into the Men’s Division II Southern California Rugby Football Union playoffs in a few weeks at Loyola Marymount. The sports medicine major recently took time … [Read more...] about Rugby captain an ambassador on, off field
Senior year can wait, writer entering NBA Draft
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer Dear Pepperdine, I could start with a long-winded speech about how basketball got me through life and to where I am today. I will save you the troubles with a short-winded synopsis. I started my days on the hardwood back in sixth grade. Between carefully boxing my “yes or no’s” on notes to girls, I developed a relationship with basketball. It has always … [Read more...] about Senior year can wait, writer entering NBA Draft
Locks given, love shown
AARON SCHRANKStaff Writer As a cancer survivor, Stacy Rothberg understands the hardships associated with the lives of children with illnesses. Her sympathy and fervor have helped to keep the annual Locks of Love event a significant part of the Pepperdine community for the past six years. Rothberg, associate dean of Students for Housing and Community Living, was diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Locks given, love shown
Sports barely Illustrated
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor I’m an avid reader of Sports Illustrated. Every week, I enjoy looking at all the high-quality action photos, knowing who’s hot and who’s not in the sports world, and reading some of the nation’s best sports articles while I’m on a stationary bike in the weight room. As an aspiring sports journalist, I admire the publication very much, except … [Read more...] about Sports barely Illustrated
Team to help African school raise money
ALEXIS PADISStaff Writer The Pepperdine men’s lacrosse team has had a phenomenal season so far led by first-year coach Colin Fatti and a strong roster of more than 30 men. The team started the year with a tough loss to Division I team USC, but have rebounded to win four out of their last five games. The team has posted wins over UC Irvine, Occidental, St. Edwards and Cal State … [Read more...] about Team to help African school raise money