Sports

DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer Dear Dr. Watson, I hoped I’d never have to write this letter to you during my four to seven-year stint here at Pepperdine as an undergraduate. I’ve been saving this letter since my My-Tie freshman days. The content remains the same — sadly, the coaches’ names don’t. This sudden basketball coaching change has troubled me the past few weeks. I’ve slept on … [Read more...] about Who should replace Vance?

GREG BARNETTSports Editor The No.-5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team fell to No.-8 UC Irvine on Wednesday night despite capturing the first game. The Anteaters defeated the Waves for the second time in two weeks (25-30, 30-23, 30-25, 30-28). With the loss, Pepperdine fell to 5-4 in MPSF conference play while Irvine improved to 4-4 in the conference. “We gave it our best shot … [Read more...] about Waves lose to Anteaters, again

JANE LEEEditor In Chief  Roger Cossack was never nervous sitting beside Greta Van Sustern as a CNN legal analyst and co-host of the award-winning show “Burden of Proof.” Nor does he remember nerves affecting his appearance before the United States Supreme Court.  Cossack also put nerves aside to break the decision on CNN in the 2000 Bush v. Gore race from the steps of the … [Read more...] about ESPN analyst lands in Pep classroom

GREG BARNETTSports Editor Following a win in its first dual meet of the season against Cal State Northridge, the women’s swimming and diving team fell short by a score of 157-143 against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Saturday afternoon. “We’re always disappointed in a loss,” Head Coach Nick Rodionoff said. “It’s a meet we could have won, but January is just about getting ready … [Read more...] about Mustangs nip Waves in tuneup for conference championships

SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Two mothers jog along PCH for their weekly Tuesday-afternoon exercise. “So, I’ve been thinking about my kid’s future,” says the one with long blond hair. “Oh yeah?” replies the one with short dark hair. “I know he seems to like tennis, but I decided that my John will be concentrating 100 percent on volleyball from now on,” says the blonde. … [Read more...] about Parental guidance advised