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NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Lace up some running shoes and leave the gym behind. Follow the road to the end and then turn up the rocky path. Pass the trees and look up at the sky. Explore the surroundings and achieve a clear mind. After muscles become sore and lungs begin to sting, push further, push harder. Only when the path is forgotten as well as the worries and real world … [Read more...] about The life of a runner

SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After capturing its first victory of the season at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge on Feb. 14, the No.-3 Pepperdine women’s golf team struggled in neighbor state Arizona, tying for 5th at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational on Tuesday. The Waves finished with a 54-hole score of 45-over par 897 to tie New Mexico for fifth, 29 shots … [Read more...] about Women struggle in Arizona

JANE LEESports Editor Senior guard Chase Griffin sits outside Firestone Fieldhouse, the place he’s called home for the past five years. “How can you beat that view?” he says, looking out toward the ocean on a chilly afternoon. Griffin can’t believe his playing days in the Fieldhouse are over, but he said when it finally sinks in, “it will be sad, but I’ll think back to what a … [Read more...] about Love and basketball, one and the same

In memory Former Pepperdine and NBA great Dennis Johnson died Feb. 22 after collapsing at the end of his developmental team’s practice. He was 52. Johnson helped the Waves to a 22-6 record and NCAA Tournament appearance as they advanced to the second round in the 1975-76 season. Johnson averaged 15.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game en route to being named … [Read more...] about Dennis Johnson (1954-2007)

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Coming from a successful two-game win this weekend in Northern California against Sonoma State 16-5 and Sacramento State 17-1, the Women’s Lacrosse team is looking forward to hosting the Four Points by Sheraton LAX tournament when school reconvenes after a much-needed spring vacation. Beginning their Northern California victory Saturday against … [Read more...] about Lacrosse team hits national rankings