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
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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
Growing up in Beverly Hills
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Beverly Hills. Sure, if Malibu is your home, it might not seem so glamorous, but imagine hearing about Beverly Hills while living in Virginia. Seems a little more intriguing, right? Junior Christina Hinds, libero for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team, knows firsthand about living in Beverly Hills – she grew up there. “It’s … [Read more...] about Growing up in Beverly Hills
Adams Cup is half full after ‘mediocre’ weekend of golf
By Scott Long Staff Writer It’s early, but the men’s golf team is already trying to fight its way out of the middle of the pack. The Pepperdine team participated in the Adams Cup in Newport, R.I., Monday and Tuesday when they placed fifth in a field of 12. Not a bad finish, but as one of the top teams entering this week's tournament, it was a bit of a letdown for the … [Read more...] about Adams Cup is half full after ‘mediocre’ weekend of golf
Waves’ fans can catch basketball action from the comfort of home
Team announces its 2003-2004 television schedule, including games versus Maryland and Utah. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Good news to all the lazy Waves fans out there. If you can’t get off your backside and make it to Firestone Fieldhouse on game night, chances are you’ll be able to catch the contest in the comfort of your own home from your TV set. Pepperdine will be … [Read more...] about Waves’ fans can catch basketball action from the comfort of home