Waves all bark, no bite against the Bulldogs DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine men’s basketball team finished last in the West Coast Conference last season, and it is on the fast track to reclaiming this unenviable title again this year. The Waves dropped their conference opener at home against Portland on Saturday, 82-78. Two days later, in a nationally … [Read more...] about MACK CARROLL/Assistant Photo Editor
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Waves dominate Matadors GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine swimming and diving team won its first of two dual meets of the season over California State University at Northridge on Saturday afternoon. The visiting Waves took first in 11 of 14 events on the way to a 108-point victory, 184-76. “We competed well against Northridge,” Head Coach Nick Rodionoff said. “Our times … [Read more...] about DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor
WCC foes sweep Waves on first trip to Northwest
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Frustrations continued for the Pepperdine women’s basketball team Saturday when it fell 60-56 to Portland in its second conference game of the season on its final stop of a difficult road trip. The Waves (5-10, 0-2) dropped all eight contests on the road and have not recorded a victory since Dec. 7 at home. Head Coach Julie Rousseau admired her … [Read more...] about WCC foes sweep Waves on first trip to Northwest
Attention golfers: Go to college
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Kids these days do everything early. They get their first cell phone at age 7, first credit card at 11 and even start drinking at age 13. Oh, one more thing: They become professional golfers at age 16. Sound familiar? Well, this may not apply to your younger siblings, but Ryo Ishikawa should know what I’m talking about. On Jan. 10, the … [Read more...] about Attention golfers: Go to college
A family’s field of dreams
C. KELLE LONGStaff writer Everyone in the small Pepperdine community might consider themselves a part of the “family,” but one student is certain she has the Pepperdine spirit pumping through her veins. Senior Katie Rokus is a typical Pepperdine student with a unique tie to the University that is often overlooked. This cheerful “girl-next-door” is a member of the Waves soccer … [Read more...] about A family’s field of dreams