Sports

By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Coming off a year plagued with injuries, the coaches of the women’s tennis team are focused on one simple goal this season: to stay healthy. “Staying healthy will obviously pave the way for us accomplishing our other goals,” Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said. Those goals include repeating conference, going to Nationals and then advancing to … [Read more...] about Women look to stay healthy and make a run for Sweet 16

By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor In the fastest race of the season, sophomores Chad Trammell and Lauren Tyree led Pepperdine runners on UC Riverside’s farm course.  Several runners broke personal records on the speedy flat course with Tyree clocking in a 5k at 19:03, and Trammell setting a record at a phenomenal 25:26 for the men’s 8k. Trammels run is the fastest time … [Read more...] about Runners set quick pace

By Hailey Amato Staff Writer Medellin, Colombia, has some of the worlds’ highest rates of murders, cocaine distribution and kidnappings. A city of only 2 million, small by American standards, it leads the world with a record 4,637 homicides per year. Although most see Colombia as home to ongoing guerrilla warfare and the world’s most famous drug trafficker, Pablo Escobar, … [Read more...] about Fear and golfing in Colombia

By Hailey Amato Staff Writer Stepping out from the shadows, sophomore Carolina Llano is ready to show that she is one of the best collegiate golfers in the country. Llano dominated the field at the NCAA Fall Preview Tournament last weekend, snatching first place at her team’s first showing since it finished second at last year’s NCAA finals.     In doing so, she helped the … [Read more...] about Llano grabs top spot

By Erica Sigman Staff Writer With athleticism running in his genes, being a strong presence in the water comes naturally to junior two-meter man Morgan Matthies. Starting his third year with the Pepperdine men’s water polo team, Matthies is ready to take on any challenge, in and out of the pool. Matthies, a Malibu native, played for four years on the Malibu High School water … [Read more...] about Matthies keeps it in the familiy