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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Doerner and Rico continue to impress at West Regionals
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Participating in their first competitive event as a full team, the members of the Pepperdine men’s tennis team went into the 2003 ITA Regional Championship playing for individual honors, but fighting to gain respect collectively. The event, held just down the freeway in Carson, Calif., attracted the top singles and doubles players out of the West … [Read more...] about Doerner and Rico continue to impress at West Regionals
Gauchos’ chances go up in smoke
By Erica Sigman Staff Writer Despite the layer of smoke hanging over Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool Sunday, the Pepperdine men’s water polo team defeated No. 9 University of California Santa Barbara after falling to the No. 1 USC Trojans. The fires in areas near Pepperdine affected the team’s ability. According to senior two-meter man Michael Hausmann, it was difficult to … [Read more...] about Gauchos’ chances go up in smoke
Break out your cap and goggles
Pep swimmers kick off their season in a big way by grabbing first place at Wave Malibu Invitational. By Sarah Irvin Staff Writer Backstroke, breaststroke and diving. These are just a few events that the Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving teams dominated as they kicked off their 2003 season quest for the West Coast Conference championship. The Waves hosted the first … [Read more...] about Break out your cap and goggles
Fire’s ash, smoke get athletes all choked up
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