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Kickers can’t find way through Wake Forest

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Pepperdine gets a lot of offensive action, but doesn’t score as Wake Forest claims victory, 1-0. By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant A hot Wake Forest team snapped Pepperdine’s seven-game winning streak in a physical match Sunday, leaving the Waves anxious to return to the field to avenge their controversial loss. Despite the defeat, Pepperdine remained in the top 10 in three … [Read more...] about Kickers can’t find way through Wake Forest

Pep takes 4th, Llano tabbed as top female golfer

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By Hailey Amato Staff Writer Fourth out of 17 teams doesn’t sound bad, but it fell short of what the No. 15-ranked Pepperdine women’s golf team hoped. The Waves plan to rebound from their performance at the Comcast/Dick McGuire Invitational last week in their next contest, the Stanford Invitational on Oct. 17 through 19, said the team. “We’re looking for the same effort, but … [Read more...] about Pep takes 4th, Llano tabbed as top female golfer

Runners set quick pace

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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

Living by the Aussie Rules

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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

Sports staff charged with poor intentions

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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