Nicole AlbertsonStaff Writer Dumb jock. Some people think of athletes that way. They think athletes ride into college on a scholarship and exert no actual mental energy throughout their academic career, skating by on athletic ability, and the favor of teachers who are sports fans. If this was true, people like Jonathan Winder would not fit into the “athlete” category. Winder … [Read more...] about Winder sets high standard off the court
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Passionate spirit boosts women’s lacrosse team
Janelle StrawsburgStaff Writer Despite the chilly weather this past weekend, the women’s lacrosse team braved the cold and assembled at Alumni Park to share its passion for the game with young lacrosse hopefuls. Why? Because it’s not just a ball. And it’s not just a stick. It’s lacrosse. And these Pepperdine women athletes love it. They really love it. With the recent … [Read more...] about Passionate spirit boosts women’s lacrosse team
A League of Their Own
Pepperdine students spend Saturdays playing ‘old man softball’ and having fun in the Agoura Hills Adult Softball League. JANE LEESports Editor Tucked away in the city of Agoura Hills is Chumash Park. Every Saturday, this park is filled with kids running around and dogs jumping up and down while the ever-so-sweet sound of a ball hitting a bat can be heard on the baseball … [Read more...] about A League of Their Own
Behind the Scenes with Patrick Spurgin
Men’s Basketball Team Manager ZACH ENGLUNDStaff Writer Whenever the Pepperdine men’s basketball team takes the floor, whether it’s during practice or an actual game, everything is right where it should be. The balls are in place, the jerseys are washed, the towels are lined up and the clock is set, so the team can always begin promptly as scheduled. But all of those things do … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Patrick Spurgin
Team completes season at WCC Championships
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer The last race for the Pepperdine men’s cross country team was almost three weeks ago, at the West Coast Conference Championships in Belmont, Calif. The Waves used their preparation and left everything they had on the 8K Crystal Springs Course. Sam Hudson placed a team-high 22nd place, with a time of 26:48. Chris Gaudreau (30, 27:19), Mike Smith (39, … [Read more...] about Team completes season at WCC Championships
