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?
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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
New faces tee off, make solid debut
Pepperdine men’s golf team receives impressive performances from all five players en route to a third-place finish at New Mexico tournament. SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Despite losing six players from last season, the Pepperdine men’s golf team got off to a solid start of the 2006-07 campaign when the brand-new team captured third place at the William H. Tucker … [Read more...] about New faces tee off, make solid debut
Pep shut down, streak ends
ZACH ENGLUND Sports Assistant After going unbeaten for seven consecutive games, the Pepperdine women’s soccer team finally came back to earth this weekend, going 1-1 against San Diego State and No.-3 UC Los Angeles, respectively. During their unbeaten streak, the Waves (6-2-2) had been finding ways to win, with few games coming easy and most being too close for comfort. … [Read more...] about Pep shut down, streak ends
Team cheers for support
ANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Picture this: Firestone Fieldhouse, Saturday, 7:38 p.m., bright pom poms flashing, girls in the air flying and 16 strong, clear voices leading an exuberant crowd chanting “Go Waves Go!” Only something goes dreadfully wrong. Instead of the crazy, fan-filled bleachers screaming in response to the women’s enthusiastic cries there is instead … … [Read more...] about Team cheers for support