JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer The chance to relive the glory days. For 28 minutes on Tuesday nights, Pepperdine students get to once more hear the sweet swish sound of the net, or the agonizing clank of a rim. For 28 minutes they can hear the last second countdown and feel the thrill of victory. For 28 minutes they can be kids again and just play for love of the game. It’s … [Read more...] about 28 Minutes of ‘Glory Day’ memories
Face in the Crowd: Miriam McSpadden
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Actress, dancer and humanitarian: these are a few words that sum up freshman Miriam “MJ” McSpadden. Her passion for the arts fueled her to exhilarating heights. Now that DIF is over, she continues to find new ways to sharpen and enhance her craft. With God in the forefront of her mind, McSpadden diligently tries to live her life not according to … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Miriam McSpadden
Waves drop 2 of 3 at indoor tournament
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Sometimes losing is not bad, especially against top-ranked teams. The 10th ranked Pepperdine men’s tennis team traveled to the Midwest last week and participated in the 16-team USTA/ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championships at the Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago. Despite a 4-2 upset against No.-9 Notre Dame on Friday, the Waves fell to … [Read more...] about Waves drop 2 of 3 at indoor tournament
Overseas students create soccer team
ANNA KINGStaff Writer While living abroad in Italy, one of the most fiercely devoted countries to soccer in the world, a group of nine students from the Florence International Program has formed an Italian calcetto soccer team (soccer played on tennis-court sized fields), the first organized sports team overseas to represent Pepperdine. Brought together for various reasons, … [Read more...] about Overseas students create soccer team
Waves spank rival Lions
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Homecoming festivities added excitement and fanfare to the campus and the weekend’s sporting events. In particular, the men’s basketball team fed on the exceptional fan turnout and support, muzzling the Lions of Loyola Marymount by a score of 95-88 Saturday night. The Waves began the game slowly, allowing LMU to break away with a 14-4 start. … [Read more...] about Waves spank rival Lions