LONDON, ENGLAND— To say basketball “isn’t a big deal” in London is an understatement. A few weeks ago, my friend and I went on a mission to find a court to play on. The nearest one was indoors, but charged a hefty $67 fee per hour. The nearest free one? —A 30-minute Tube ride away. We arrived to four baskets. Only one hoop had a net—well, half a net hanging off. Two local kids … [Read more...] about Pippen, Deng, Outkast’s Big Boi highlight World Basketball Festival
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NCAA Committee On Infractions and Pepperdine resolve self-reported violations
MALIBU, Calif. – The NCAA Committee on Infractions released its final report today on self-reported violations by Pepperdine, according to a press release from the University. Of the penalties issued, many were proposed by the University and then agreed to by the Committee on Infractions. One area of violation was the over-awarding of financial aid to the baseball, men's … [Read more...] about NCAA Committee On Infractions and Pepperdine resolve self-reported violations
Sports feature: David Sofaer's one objective? Teamwork
Sophomore David Sofaer has one objective when he plays a tennis match: boost his team. “Pepperdine’s whole program is built on investing in your teammates,” he says. “Every practice, we aim to get our team better, get ourselves better.” Teamwork is the underlying motivation behind all of Sofaer’s actions. Why does he practice so hard? The team is depending on him. Why does he … [Read more...] about Sports feature: David Sofaer's one objective? Teamwork
Pepperdine pitcher Jon Moscot ranks top in WCC
Pepperdine’s baseball pitching ace, junior Jonathan Solomon Moscot, more commonly known on campus as Jon Moscot, has had a monster 2012 spring campaign. He has produced First Team All-West Coast Conference numbers and is among the top in many categories within the WCC. So far, Moscot is second in strikeouts in the conference and has also yet to allow a single home run in any of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine pitcher Jon Moscot ranks top in WCC
For senior Lilla Frederick volleyball inspiration is anything but gone
They say every good thing comes to an end. Luckily, with the end of the season approaching, the Pepperdine women's volleyball team will not stop experiencing this good thing. With her last season coming to a close, senior Lilla Frederick continues to put her whole heart into this good thing as well. Before Pepperdine, Frederick graduated from Cornelia Connelly High School in … [Read more...] about For senior Lilla Frederick volleyball inspiration is anything but gone
