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Coach follows fatherly fashion

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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

Behind the scenes with Tiff Wells

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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

Behind the Scenes with Heather Collart

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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?

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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

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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