By Hailey Amato Staff Writer As the fires raged in local communities, the sky in Malibu has been filled with dark smoke. This week, Pepperdine sports teams have had to find ways to adjust. Many programs have been affected negatively by the ash-filled air. Practices have been cancelled and athletes have been left wondering when they will get to play again. “It’s ridiculous,” … [Read more...] about Fire’s ash, smoke get athletes all choked up
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Texas thunder
Look out world, Pepperdine guard Terrance Johsno, and his distinct Southern style, is ready to put Waves basketball on the map. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor In the day and age of “trash talk,” where athletes constantly jaw back at one another with insults and taunts during the course of a game, Terrance Johnson seems more content just letting his basketball skills speak for … [Read more...] about Texas thunder
Watch out Kobe, they’re after you
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant They’ll do anything to get to Laker standout Kobe Bryant. He’s pursued from all angles, hunted down in remote places and badgered to give away his time. They’ve probably even snuck into his hotel room, invading his privacy, his peace and quiet. I’m talking about reporters. And now even Bryant’s personal phone line has erupted into a danger zone. … [Read more...] about Watch out Kobe, they’re after you
Schlapbach returns to winner’s circle
By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Hardly living up to their expectations, the women’s tennis team played in the Omni Hotel Regional Championships in San Diego last weekend with only a single player advancing past the second round. “We fell a little short of the strength we have,” Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said. “We had an average showing.” Playing well, sophomore … [Read more...] about Schlapbach returns to winner’s circle
Gonzaga shocker leaves Waves in three-game slide
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant The Waves’ first losing streak of the season extended to three games during the weekend as Pepperdine dropped its first two games of its final homestand of the season. After a tough 2-1 loss to No. 3 Portland Friday, Gonzaga rolled into town Sunday having never beaten a ranked team in the program’s history. Perhaps it was the letdown of … [Read more...] about Gonzaga shocker leaves Waves in three-game slide