MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer The Pepperdine men’s cross country team might top any “crazy” tale from this past weekend. After a rough season last year with no top three finishes to speak of, in addition to some struggles and an 11th-place finish in this season’s opener at CSU Fullerton, the guys most certainly hoped for a better showing this week. It’s doubtful that many of them … [Read more...] about Men win in San Diego
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Pepperdine men’s golf team returns from Japan
GARRETT WAITSports Editor “Let's never come here again because it will never be as much fun.”— Charlotte (Lost in Translation) That quote could easily sum up how the golf team feels about last week’s trip to Japan. They were strangers in a strange land with only one familiar thing to remind them of the land they left: a college golf tournament. The TOPY Cup, a U.S.-Japan … [Read more...] about Pepperdine men’s golf team returns from Japan
Intramurals office sets up for big year
SHANNON URTNOWSKIStaff Writer With the coming of a new school year, Campus Recreation has been working to bring new intramural sports programs to campus. “Intramural programs provide a chance for students to participate in sports that they maybe have never tried, or they played previously, without having to compete in an NCAA sport,” said Matt Kalish, coordinator of intramural … [Read more...] about Intramurals office sets up for big year
Surf report
GARRETT WAITSports Editor This week, forecast models are calling for average to decent swells overall, with a swell in the near future that could bring some solid waves for the weekend. Today’s predicted swell should be knee-to-waist-high on south beaches as the last of a south-southwest swell dies out. Winds are nearly non-existent as fair conditions reign supreme on Malibu … [Read more...] about Surf report
On the Pitch
DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor “Soccer is my passion and life,” said Alex Ramirez, captain of the men’s club soccer team. Passion is what the men’s soccer team hopes will lift it to new heights this season. The Waves begin this season with a dream to be the best men’s soccer team in Pepperdine history. After completing last season with a record of 3-4-3, the Waves are … [Read more...] about On the Pitch