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Let’s show your country’s spirit at the World Cup

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Shuhei MatsuoAssistant Sports Editor The 2006 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup kicked off last week with a 4-2 victory by the host country, Germany, against Costa Rica in Munich. Considering soccer is played in a number of countries all over the world, the World Cup is arguably the biggest sport event on earth. However, if I turn on TV and … [Read more...] about Let’s show your country’s spirit at the World Cup

Five Waves drafted by MLB teams

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Jane LeeSports Editor When most youngsters get drafted by a Major League Baseball team, it’s natural for them to think about what they could do with that six- or seven-figure signing bonus. After all, these players are high school and college students who aren’t used to seeing a paycheck because most of their life has been spent turning double plays and hitting ball after ball … [Read more...] about Five Waves drafted by MLB teams

Waves eliminated in baseball regional playoffs

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Jane LeeSports Editor 1,582 miles. That’s the distance between Pepperdine University and Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebr. Besides Mapquest, only members of the Pepperdine baseball team would know that figure. The road to Omaha, courtesy of Mapquest of course, was taped to the wall of the Waves’ dugout for most of the season. Players walked … [Read more...] about Waves eliminated in baseball regional playoffs

Pepperdine baseball falls short to advance to Super Regional

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Jane LeeSports Editor 1,582 miles. That’s the distance between Pepperdine University and Rosenblatt Stadium, home of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebr. Besides Mapquest, only members of the Pepperdine baseball team would know that figure. The road to Omaha, courtesy of Mapquest of course, was taped to the wall of the Waves’ dugout for most of the season. Players walked … [Read more...] about Pepperdine baseball falls short to advance to Super Regional

Former Wave Katherine Hull shines as a role model

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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