Waves radio broadcaster, intramural referee and more JANE LEESports Editor If it involves sports, there are not many places you won’t find Tiff Wells. The junior, who grew up playing every sport imaginable, has found a place in numerous athletic activities on campus. Show up at a volleyball or basketball game, and you will see him on the sidelines doing play-by-play and color … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes with Tiff Wells
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Team falls short of wins, losing streak not a worry
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Paul Clark/Photo Editor After playing the first 10 games of the season away, the Pepperdine men’s water polo team came back to Malibu, trying to snap its three-game losing streak at its home opener. However, the Waves fell to ninth-ranked UC Santa Barbara 11-10 on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. With this defeat, Pepperdine fell to … [Read more...] about Team falls short of wins, losing streak not a worry
Behind the Scenes with Heather Collart
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
Is cheerleading a sport?
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?
Runners battle for top-place finishes
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