Photos by Zach LeWaves baseball came into conference play this weekend, as they took a trip north to Washington to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Prior to the series with the Zags, the Waves had been on a roll, winning five straight, including a four-game sweep of Columbia. In the bout with the Lions, Pepperdine’s offense erupted, outscoring the opposition 41-12. Shortstop … [Read more...] about Waves Sweep Columbia, Drop Two of Three in Spokane
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Pepperdine Athletics Tries to Weed Out Academic Fraud
Art by Peau PorotesanoNorth Carolina. Syracuse. Georgia. What do these universities all have in common, besides historically dominant athletics programs? Academic fraud charges. Over the past few years, academic fraud has become a major issue in the NCAA. Academic fraud occurs when coaches, professors or other faculty members try to cheat their way around the NCAA's academic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Tries to Weed Out Academic Fraud
Surfers Give Back
Photos by Amelia Dal PraWhat could possibly bring hundreds of young people from across the globe to Wahiawa, a small Hawaiian city, known for its low-income housing complexes and drug and alcohol abuse, a city that many locals themselves avoid? Many volunteers that work with Surfing the Nations, a nonprofit humanitarian organization based in Wahiawa, would say the answer is … [Read more...] about Surfers Give Back
Single Athletes Looking For Love
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Ah, Valentine’s. The day of the year during which you’re formally reminded about the bleak state of your love life. You’re probably thinking, “It’s OK, right? Valentine’s Day is just a holiday created by Hallmark to boost card sales, right?” Sure, keep telling yourself that. Other couples were … [Read more...] about Single Athletes Looking For Love
Waves Swim & Dive Earns 4th Place at PCSC Championships
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe Pepperdine Swim and Dive team has had a fantastic 2015-16 season, so it only makes sense to have a fantastic weekend at the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships. The PCSC tournament, which was was held at East Los Angeles College (which is actually in Monterey Park) Friday through Monday, featured many marquee Waves swimmers … [Read more...] about Waves Swim & Dive Earns 4th Place at PCSC Championships
