MARC CHOQUETEStaff Writer Despite all the scary costumes over Halloween weekend, there was probably nothing scarier for the Pepperdine cross country squad than the sight of Portland getting off the bus at the West Coast Conference championships last weekend in Belmont, Calif. The University of Portland squad dominated the proceedings and took first for both the men’s and … [Read more...] about Cross country stumbles at WCCs
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Girls can be fans, too
JANE LEESports Assistant So here’s the thing. I’m a girl, and I’m a sports fan. I really don’t try to be a sports fan. It’s just pretty much always been a part of who I am. When I was a baby, I would sit in my swing and watch basketball with my dad, but rather than dozing off to sleep like most babies would, my eyes would follow the ball back and forth as it went up and down … [Read more...] about Girls can be fans, too
Waves lose van, tournament
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The 14th-ranked Pepperdine men’s golf team had a rough couple of days at the CordeValle Collegiate in San Martin, Calif. Not only did the Waves finish in the middle of the pack in a vaunted tournament field, the team’s van was stolen from a hotel parking lot the night before the tournament’s practice round. Pepperdine finished in 10th place at … [Read more...] about Waves lose van, tournament
Swim team wins first meet
JENNA SHAYStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team dominated its meet Saturday in the Malibu Invitational at the Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves featured the top competitors in the team’s fall debut. Leading the Waves in the distance meet was sophomore Katharine Skora, who placed first overall in the 500 free with a time of 5:19.95, fourth overall … [Read more...] about Swim team wins first meet
“Voice of the Waves” makes time for sleep, studies
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Pepperdine senior Bill Schindler has a lot of responsibility. He’s the main play-by-play announcer for KWVS and TV 26. He’s up to his elbows in work but managed to find time to be this week’s guest on “10 Minutes With …” How many sports do you announce for now? Let’s see, there’s baseball, women’s basketball, I’ll do a couple (of) men’s basketball … [Read more...] about “Voice of the Waves” makes time for sleep, studies