Everyone has a special talent.Whether it's showcased in sports the arts the classroom or anywhere in between we all have something that makes us proud. In a sense each and every one of us has a gift that keeps on giving. Some are gifted with the ability to dance gracefully across a stage in a French ballet. Others have instincts for a game that just cannot be taught or … [Read more...] about Swimmer dives into success
Sports
Men stay hot at home
Hallie MitchellStaff Writer A crowd of Wave supporters cheered on Saturday, as the No. 6-ranked Pepperdine’s men’s water polo team (8-3) defeated No. 4 Cal Berkley (6-3), with the final score at 7-5. In a game of lesser magnitude, the Waves also romped unranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (2-7) on Friday, 19-1. “It was fantastic to see that many people at the match,” said freshman … [Read more...] about Men stay hot at home
Waves salvage weekend split
Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor It was a roller coaster of a weekend for the Pepperdine women’s soccer team, as the Waves jumped all over Idaho State, 6-0, on Friday at home before suffering a 2-1 loss at UC Irvine on Sunday. The victory against Idaho marked Pepperdine’s highest scoring game since Sept. 5, 2003, when the Waves (4-5-2) defeated San Jose State, 7-0. Friday’s … [Read more...] about Waves salvage weekend split
Waves have mixed results over weekend
ALEXIS SEBRINGSports Assistant The Pepperdine men's and women’s cross country team raced to the finish line at the Stanford Invitational on Saturday, with the lady Waves placing 13th out of 33 schools and the men finishing 20th among 28 schools. Sophomore Chelsea Wishard led the pack across the 6k course with a time of 22:08, followed by senior Brie Carroll at 22:51(56th) and … [Read more...] about Waves have mixed results over weekend
Senior beats injury to shine on field
SCOTT LAWRENCEStaff Writer Injuries are an inevitable occurrence in the world of sports. Some can sideline athletes for life, while others may only give them a bruise. But, whether people like it or not, they just happen. Six games into the ’06 fall season, Waves soccer star Samantha Hire became yet another athlete stripped from participating in the sport she loved. Hire … [Read more...] about Senior beats injury to shine on field