Sports

As many Pepperdine Club sports begin their seasons with promise and vigor Pepperdine's Frisbee team is prepping for a grueling "first" year.Yes that's a Frisbee team as in Ultimate Frisbee. Having been founded in the 2008-2009 school year the Pepperdine "Fightin' Waves as they were formerly known, got off to a slow but steady start. After their first year on campus, many … [Read more...] about Athletic Profile: Ultimate Frisbee Team

Sunlight glistens on the water as a group of wetsuit-clad figures bob up and down with the swell of the surf waiting to catch the perfect wave. It comes. They paddle furiously hoist themselves into a standing position and balance body and board to achieve the thrill of surfing.This exhilaration draws throngs of adventure seekers to shorelines around the world. Pepperdine's surf … [Read more...] about Surf team battles ocean competition

Jenny Karson showed no mercy this fall as she emerged as one of the leaders of the freshmen on Pepperdine's women's soccer team.Karson one of 11 freshmen added to the Wave's women soccer team this year distinguished herself as one of the team's most aggressive players.Her love for soccer started early growing up in a mountain town of Frazier Park Calif. even though soccer was … [Read more...] about Athlete Profile: Jennifer Karson

Collegiate golfer. San Diego native. Political science major. All-around good guy. Pepperdine's Shane Mason is all of these and perhaps something more after graduation: professional golfer.With a solid college career coming to an end great things are expected from this soon-to-be graduated senior.Mason's love of golf was sparked at the age of 5 by his grandfather. Growing up in … [Read more...] about Athlete Profile: Golfer Shane Mason

Consistency.  Being consistent mentally spiritually academically physically and as a friend has helped freshman diver Jenna Tenwolde become the bubbly genuine and focused girl she is today.  And all of this was found through the consistency of being a diver at Pepperdine University.Born and raised in Laguna Niguel Calif. Tenwolde loved being active in everything from … [Read more...] about Diver's splash much bigger than just the swimming pool