Art by Sacha Irick Athletics Department cracks down on classroom attendance, student-athlete responses are mixed bag Student athletes seldom crack under pressure, but as spring semester rolls around, a new attendance policy adds some heat to the lives of these athletes on a new playing field: the classroom. According to the official policy: “The following sanctions pertain … [Read more...] about Two Strikes You’re Out
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SBA hosts Fox Executive Producer
Photo by Marisa Padilla Fox Sports Executive Producer Tom Feuer was the keynote speaker for the first Sports Business Association meeting Tuesday. Feuer started off by saying, “There’s never been a better time to be in the sports industry.” Feuer discussed sports marketing, technology in the sports industry and key skills students will need in order to secure … [Read more...] about SBA hosts Fox Executive Producer
The other side of the soccer ball
Art by Sacha Irick Editor's note: this is part two of our series assessing the 2014 World Cup draw On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the grand … [Read more...] about The other side of the soccer ball
Waves and PGA connect on the green
Photo by Marisa Padilla Football – a game for gentlemen played by hooligans. While everyone is caught up in the current football fanaticism over the upcoming Super Bowl, let’s not forget that the original title-holders of the “gentleman’s game” is the sport of golf. Just as Chi-Chi Rodriguez, perhaps Puerto Rico’s most famous golfer, once said: “golf is the most fun you can … [Read more...] about Waves and PGA connect on the green
Coach Tanner returns to coach for Waves
Photo Courtesy of www.pepperdinesports.com After 31 years coaching women’s volleyball, Head Coach Nina Matthies stepped down in November from her post leading the Waves’ indoor team, leaving some big shoes to fill. In December, Troy Tanner stepped back onto his old court, this time to coach. Tanner, who is no stranger to Pepperdine, will begin his tenure as a head coach … [Read more...] about Coach Tanner returns to coach for Waves