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
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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
Men’s volleyball struggles against UCLA
Friday night, Pepperdine’s No. 9 ranked men’s volleyball team went to battle with No. 3 ranked neighborhood foe UCLA. The Waves entered the match with a record of 6-4, and looked to snap a two game losing skid. However the Bruins had other plans. In the first set Pepperdine looked to be in control. The Waves held a 17-12 lead late in the set, but the Bruins would … [Read more...] about Men’s volleyball struggles against UCLA
Torres shares ‘golden’ advice
Photos by Berkley MasonIn the world of sports, the Olympics are the pinnacle of competition. Athletes dream their whole lives for the mere opportunity to compete on the grand stage of their sport. Suffice to say, five Olympic appearances will enshrine an athlete into a legendary realm. Beverly Hills native Dara Torres can boast that feat...and then some.One of the greatest … [Read more...] about Torres shares ‘golden’ advice
