JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Backed by an athletic medicine team, head athletic trainer John Shearer works to improve both body and mind of Waves athletes, keeping them in tip-top shape for quality athletic performance. With an undergrad degree from the University of Iowa in athletic training, certification as an athletic trainer, and a master’s degree from University of … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes With John Shearer
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Pep fares well at meets, prepares for WCC race
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer For the past two weeks, the men’s and women’s cross country teams have been busy on the road, diligently preparing for the upcoming West Coast Conference Championships this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Waves battled other teams from the area in the UC San Diego Triton Classic. The women turned in an impressive fourth-place finish in the 6K … [Read more...] about Pep fares well at meets, prepares for WCC race
Begemann knocks off top seeds, claims title
JANE LEESports Editor Upsetting opponents is nothing new for Andre Begemann. Just five months ago the junior clinched a national championship for the Pepperdine men’s tennis team by grabbing a big victory at the fourth position in singles over a tough Georgia opponent. Playing at home last weekend for the first time this season in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men’s … [Read more...] about Begemann knocks off top seeds, claims title
Forget cold feet: Red birds will fly to victory
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Every year, it seems the temperature drops dramatically when September ends. That’s the most physically noticeable sign that summer is ending, which may be sad for many of us. But here is some good news: we have the heat of the World Series to keep us warm. First of all, I’d like to say something about the name “World Series.” Today, … [Read more...] about Forget cold feet: Red birds will fly to victory
Baseball season makes year go round
JANE LEESports Editor “Baseball is like church. Many attend, but few understand.” I couldn’t agree more with former major leaguer Wes Westrum on this one. Millions of people show up to cheer on the Rally Monkey at Angel Stadium or eat Dodger Dogs and Cracker Jacks at Dodger Stadium every year, but how many of those people really understand? And by understand, I’m not talking … [Read more...] about Baseball season makes year go round