Sarah WingStaff Writer “I would have probably left this school if it wasn’t for rugby,” senior Nick Jay said as his eyes scan the field during the final game of the spring season. Many of the ruggers, as rugby players are called, agree with rugby president Jay’s claim. These guys are in the sport clearly for the love of the game. At the beginning of the fall season, it was … [Read more...] about The passion of Pepperdine ruggers
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Surfing in the “bu”
Lisa YamadaStaff Writer Pepperdine once boasted the nickname, “Surfer U,” and if Brian Dapelo has his way, Pepperdine will once again be able to boast that claim. But, Dapelo, the captain of Pepperdine’s surf team, has a tough road ahead of him. Despite Pepperdine’s prime surf location in Malibu, many students are unaware that a surf team even exists. As a result, the surf team … [Read more...] about Surfing in the “bu”
Women’s basketball recruits five new players for 2006-2007 campaign
Tiffany Murphy Staff Writer Five new recruits sign on to play for the 2006-2007 Pepperdine Women's basketball team. The class includes 6-foot-3 inch La'Teena Wickett of Oakland, Calif., 6-foot-4 inch Jennifer Kioa of San Mateo, Calif., 5-foot -11 inch Na'Chelle Catron of Riverside, Calif., 5 foot 9 LaCale Pringle of Seattle, Wash., and International student, 6 foot 3 Miranda … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball recruits five new players for 2006-2007 campaign
Former Wave Katherine Hull shines as a role model
Tiffany MurphyStaff Writer After years of hard work, diligence and dedication, Pepperdine graduates are often unsure where life will take them after they receive their diploma. Katherine Hull of class of 2003 is one graduate that has made her dreams become reality while life has taken her on an adventure. Hull, currently playing on the LPGA tour has successfully completed many … [Read more...] about Former Wave Katherine Hull shines as a role model
The truth about lacrosse
C'Lesa KayStaff Writer Many of Pepperdine students may have never watched a lacrosse game or held one of the strange looking wooden sticks used to play. Many people on the West Coast don't even know this sport is huge in other parts of the country and is rapidly gaining popularity across the nation, especially in California. Now Pepperdine is taking part in this revolution and … [Read more...] about The truth about lacrosse