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New Wave shines: Nikolas Skouen

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Work hard and be humble. Although this might sound like simple, fortune-cookie wisdom, for transfer student Nikolas “Niko” Skouen, it is a recipe for success. Skouen, a Norwegian-born student, earned a spot on Pepperdine University’s basketball team after an outstanding season at Pratt Community College. “I would consider Niko one of the hardest workers that I have ever been … [Read more...] about New Wave shines: Nikolas Skouen

Rugby makes strong showing

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As the rainclouds passed away and the 8:30 a.m. sunshine broke through the Long Beach sky last Saturday, the Pepperdine men’s rugby team took to the pitch in what would be their first match in a long and exhausting day of rugby. The annual fall classic tournament hosted by the Cal State Long Beach Rugby Club consisted of 12 of Southern California’s top rugby clubs. Pepperdine, … [Read more...] about Rugby makes strong showing

Soccer heads to the top

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The Pepperdine women’s soccer team defeated Portland in a home game Sunday. The No. 3 Waves managed to gain an additional last-minute score after senior Lauren Cole netted a goal by a penalty kick. The game started by a vicious attack from the opponent’s side and in the 13th minute as Pilot’s Michaela Capella scored in the Waves’ net. After several attacks, freshman Lynn … [Read more...] about Soccer heads to the top