By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Graduation rates always seem to cause a stir when they are released every year, but NCAA officials are making strides to change the way rates are collected so the results are more accurate. Officials at the NCAA have begun to rework the criteria for tallying graduation rates and are also looking at incentives and disincentives for … [Read more...] about NCAA focus: graduation
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Straight outta Compton
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor In the late 1980s and early 1990s gangster rappers like Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and DJ Quik put Compton, Calif., on the proverbial map. Telling their violent tales of life in this poverty-stricken area of South Central Los Angeles, these rappers gave the city a notorious reputation for gang wars, drive-by shootings, and an overall grim … [Read more...] about Straight outta Compton
Schroeder lands 300th win
No. 3 Waves destroy Pacific 16-2 before losing a critical, one-goal match to No. 1 Cal Berkeley, 8-7. By Erica Sigman Staff Writer After taking third in the Northern California tournament, completing a three-game winning streak at home, and getting Head Coach Terry Schroeder his 300th career win at Pepperdine, the men’s water polo team fell short to No. 1-ranked Cal Berkeley … [Read more...] about Schroeder lands 300th win
Oh, what people will do for fame
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor America is a nation that loves a fool. Whether it’s who we put on our talk shows, who we listen to on the radio, or even who we elect for president, the citizens of this country take great joy in seeing common people do uncommonly stupid things, especially if that stupid thing includes risking one’s own life. So much so, that watching someone … [Read more...] about Oh, what people will do for fame
Llano proves her team is up to Pepsi challenge
By Hailey Amato Staff Writer As the fall season nears a close, the Pepperdine women’s golf team remains one of the top programs in the country. The No. 15-ranked Waves took 12th at the Pepsi Stanford Intercollegiate Tournament last weekend behind sophomore All-American, Carolina Llano’s ninth place finish. The Waves hope to wrap up the season with a strong finish at the Hooter … [Read more...] about Llano proves her team is up to Pepsi challenge