Does being a Division I athlete as an undergraduate sound hard? Try getting a Master of Science and Applied Finance and playing on the basketball team at the same time. That’s exactly what Waves basketball player Brendan Lane is doing. Lane signed on with the Pepperdine basketball team after receiving his bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA last spring. With the Bruins, … [Read more...] about Lane switches Bruins for Waves
Sports
Surf tourney kicks off in Malibu
iframe>Surfers flooded to the Malibu Pier to compete in the second annual SurfAid Cup on Sept. 7-9. The event was organized by SurfAid, a non-profit humanitarian organization based out of Indonesia that raised more than $60,000 during the three-day event. The history of the organization dates back to 1999. That was the time when Dr. Dave Jenkins followed the path of many … [Read more...] about Surf tourney kicks off in Malibu
Waves anticipate challenges as the new season starts
The Pepperdine cross country team is off to a successful start as they completed their first meet of the season at the Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Sept. 1. Senior Jonathan Rahauser and freshman Katie Engel led the Waves as the men finished No. 17 and the women No. 8. “The race was a good learning experience, especially for the freshmen who must now run 8ks instead of the … [Read more...] about Waves anticipate challenges as the new season starts
Tebow leads by faith
Not many people have the courage to stand out from the norm. When sports are concerned, athletes having a relationship with Christ, or even a strong faith, is not typically pronounced outside the locker room. Even if faith is a part of the team’s culture, it is not portrayed in the media nor is it well-known knowledge to people outside the intimate circle of the team … [Read more...] about Tebow leads by faith
Pepperdine Athletics changes Riptide program
Pepperdine attracts skilled athletes from all over the world due to the quality of our athletic programs, coaches, and staff. The problem is, not many Pepperdine students go to games or events to support their athletes. Pepperdine Athletics took action and created a rewards program for students as an incentive to show their school pride and support their athletes. This new … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics changes Riptide program