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A drive for the game: Pepperdine golfer John MacArthur

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Dubbed “SoCal’s best” and a “Mac of all trades” by Santa Clarita Valley’s Signal newspaper, John “Johnny” MacArthur is a 5-foot-11-inch, redshirt junior golfer for Pepperdine University, and a business administration major. He graduated from Hart High School in Newhall, Calif., playing three sports: golf, soccer and football.  In his senior year, he kicked the 43-yard winning … [Read more...] about A drive for the game: Pepperdine golfer John MacArthur

Pepperdine men's lacrosse will play final game at home this Saturday

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Although Pepperdine has much to offer in terms of sports, from tennis to water polo, golf to basketball and even baseball, some students seem to be craving something a little more. Many fans may be looking for something with a little more excitement, a little more contact and a little more speed. In comes Pepperdine men’s lacrosse. While you may not have made it down to Alumni … [Read more...] about Pepperdine men's lacrosse will play final game at home this Saturday

Campus Recreation: Kindling exploration

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A convoy of student vehicles silently made their way alone through the night.  For miles in every direction from the island of light the beams from the headlights created in the canyon, was deep darkness.  But for the purposes of all involved, darkness was a boon. The anticipation for the stargazing hike grew as the cars snaked through Latigo Canyon and neared the dirt parking … [Read more...] about Campus Recreation: Kindling exploration

Prof Nelson conquers Crossfit at 66

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At 66 years old, most people’s leisure activities would likely involve strolls along the beach, reading a good novel at a coffee shop and, of course, the occasional movie night. Not much so for Laurie Nelson. She has worked at Pepperdine for the past 37 years as a professor of sports medicine as well as an adviser for pre-med students. Today, she is nationally ranked Crossfit … [Read more...] about Prof Nelson conquers Crossfit at 66