Lindsey BeseckerSports Editor Photos Courtesy of Bob Boughey Most children daydream about what they want to be when they grow up. Popular choices include becoming a firefighter, an astronaut, the president of the United States or a racecar driver. For Pepperdine senior Bob Boughey, commonly known as “Bangkok Bob” by those who close to him, his dream of becoming a Formula One … [Read more...] about Life in the Fast Lane
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A look into the art of athlete superstition
Sports Inciter Garrett WaitSports Assistant Superstitions. Fans and athletes alike are famous for them. Shoot, as I’m writing this column I’ve got my lucky guitar pick in my wallet and my lucky wooden Buddha doll on top of my monitor – you know, to get the creative juices flowing and whatnot. But my superstitions don’t even hold a candle to some I’ve come across as a sports … [Read more...] about A look into the art of athlete superstition
Water polo splits at SoCal
Garrett WaitSports Assistant Andrea Barrett / Staff PhotographerGoalie Robbie Miller goes for the block during the Wasko Tournament. The sixth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team played hard at the SoCal Tournament held by the University of Southern California Saturday and Sunday. The Waves finished the tournament with a 2-2 record to bring their overall record to 4-3 for … [Read more...] about Water polo splits at SoCal
Intramurals poised for another big year
Lindsey BeseckerSports Editor Anyone looking to get involved in sports at Pepperdine should take a walk around campus to see that there are a number of opportunities to join a sports team or even a pick-up game here and there. Intramural and club sports are starting their seasons soon with some new additions to the already-popular roster of sports. The rookie sport this fall … [Read more...] about Intramurals poised for another big year
Mia Hamm and teammates retired, not forgotten
Noah GodwinAssistant Editor “It’s not over. This whole thing was about a group of people being friends and having fun together. Nothing about that is going to end,” said Mia Hamm to NBC reporters when asked about the end of a magical run into soccer history. No, for the five retiring players, Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain and Joy Fawcett, who led U.S. … [Read more...] about Mia Hamm and teammates retired, not forgotten