GREG BARNETTSports Assistant Pepperdine men’s basketball opened its season last weekend in Eugene, Ore., at the World Vision Invitational with three consecutive losses. The Waves dropped contests to Oregon, Western Michigan and Pacific. During Saturday’s match against No.-12 Oregon, the Ducks dominated the Waves with a 30-point victory, 100-70. “They (Oregon) are a good team, a … [Read more...] about Pep drops three games at Oregon tournament
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Waves salvage split
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s basketball team settled for a split in the opening weekend of the 2007/2008 season, earning a 70-38 home victory over Cal State Northridge Friday in the season opener before suffering a 70-59 road loss at the hands of Iowa State on Sunday. On Friday, The Waves (1-1) took advantage of a struggling Matador defense early to open … [Read more...] about Waves salvage split
Pep ends season in Oregon
WILLIAM ADAMSStaff Writer The Pepperdine cross country teams finished their seasons at the NCAA West Regional Championships in Eugene, Ore., this weekend as the men Waves finished the race 23rd overall, and the women’s team finished 27th. Senior Chris Ogle led the men’s pack finishing the 10K race with the second fastest time in school history. Junior Brieanna Carroll led the … [Read more...] about Pep ends season in Oregon
Pep splits final road trip, looks to finish strong at home
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team extended their winning streak to five games with a defeat of San Francisco Thursday, only to see it snapped by San Diego Saturday. The last time the Waves played the Dons, in October, Pepperdine edged San Francisco 3-2 in Malibu. Almost a month later, despite the change in venue, the result was … [Read more...] about Pep splits final road trip, looks to finish strong at home
Plastic surgery and drugs: All the same
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor Let’s say you read the most recent ‘Us Weekly’ and found out your favorite celebrity has fake breasts, noses, lips or calves. Would you be disappointed that she or he is a cop-out? Or would you think cosmetic surgery is necessary to succeed in the business? Plastic surgeries in Hollywood can be compared to performance-enhancing drugs in the sports … [Read more...] about Plastic surgery and drugs: All the same