By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Ask your typical American what they know about Australia and chances are you’ll get one, or a combination of: Crocodile Dundee, The Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Foster’s Beer, boomerangs, kangaroos and the Outback Steakhouse. An entertaining list, but not exactly what you would call an accurate worldview. Pepperdine sophomore Scott Doerner, a … [Read more...] about Living by the Aussie Rules
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Sports staff charged with poor intentions
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Ever since I took over the role of sports editor in the fall of 2002, I have tried to live by a credo that some may say is against the basic laws of objective journalism — I do not print stories that deal with the personal lives of athletes unless it’s with their consent. What I mean by this is that I leave tabloid stories about Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Sports staff charged with poor intentions
Men wiser, stronger
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Last season the Waves had plenty of potential for making excuses. They were young, they had a new coach, and they played some of the toughest competition in the country. Regardless, they still ended the season with a top 25 ranking, a WCC title, and a trip to the NCAA tournament. This year Pepperdine men’s tennis won’t be making any excuses. … [Read more...] about Men wiser, stronger
Acing the Princeton review
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Sure, it’s still early. Real early. But there’s nothing wrong with getting off to a good start. Facing a less-than-superb field of competition, the four Pepperdine players who were selected to attend last weekend’s 35th annual Princeton Invitational rolled through the their opponents – taking home the singles and doubles crowns. Pepperdine, made … [Read more...] about Acing the Princeton review
And they’re off!
Fast-paced sport of horse racing has started to draw younger crowds; some credit to’Seabiscuit.’ By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The sound of pounding hooves rings in the ears of hundreds of spectators as chills of excitement crawl down their skin. As the horses stride quickly toward the finish line, the spectators yell out numbers of their favorite entrants. The … [Read more...] about And they’re off!