Sports

Women runners place second of 20 teams, men finish 12th of 15 teams at UC Riverside cross country meet  Saturday. DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer After a strong showing on their home course a week before, Pepperdine’s men’s and women’s cross country teams went on the road to UC Riverside looking to continue their string of success. The women picked up where they had off, edging out … [Read more...] about Women find success; men struggle at meet

Ten Minutes with Jack Kocur JANE LEESports Editor A big hole was left to fill in July when Pepperdine water polo Head Coach Terry Schroeder decided to take a one-year leave to serve as an assistant coach for the United States National Team. Boldly stepping in to serve as interim head coach was Jack Kocur, an assistant coach for Schroeder the past four seasons. An All-American … [Read more...] about Coach follows fatherly fashion

JANE LEESports Editor Ask any Pepperdine athlete or coach, and they will be the first to tell you that no face in the Athletics Office is more friendly or recognizable than that of Heather Collart. Known by all the athletes as Hev, Collart’s work extends way beyond the first cubicle office you see on the right when walking into Heritage Hall. As the Athletics Administrative … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Heather Collart

Cheerleading involves all the elements and requirements that make up other competetive sports. DALLAS COOKStaff Writer There is always a huge debate from non-cheerleaders about why it should not be considered a sport. Contrary to popular belief, cheerleading is more than just cute girls in short skirts. According to Oxford American Dictionary “sport” is defined as “an … [Read more...] about Is cheerleading a sport?

DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff writer This year looks to be the season of first-year coaches with high expectations, with the Pepperdine cross country and men’s basketball teams bringing in new faces. The reigns to Pepperdine’s cross country team were handed over to Robert Radnoti when Dick Kampmann stepped down after 17 years of faithful service. Radnoti, who describes his predecessor … [Read more...] about Runners battle for top-place finishes