By Erica Sigman Staff Writer After the WASKO tournament, the players of the Pepperdine men’s water polo team left this past weekend with even more confidence and anticipation for the upcoming season. Saturday’s practice tournament gave the team a realistic preview of the battle between three Los Angeles-area teams. The tournament was comprised of scrimmage competitions … [Read more...] about Battle for L.A. begins
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Soviet sports secrets: Declassified
A former cog in the once-powerful Soviet athletic machine visits Pepperdine. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Dr. Sergei Beliaev, a native of Russia, has a different way of looking at athletes. Where others see flaws and weaknesses, he sees untapped potential waiting to be unlocked by the secrets of the human body. Beliaev is a sports scientist. Beliaev, who visited a … [Read more...] about Soviet sports secrets: Declassified
U.S. review of Title IX completed
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Some support it, some are against it. No matter what, Title IX affects every university in regards to gender equality, especially when it comes to athletics. The U.S. Department of Education finished a year-long review of the law in July, confirming points it had previously laid out while looking at newer emphasis areas. The U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. review of Title IX completed
It’s hats off for Brewer
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant A bruising victory over then-No. 2 Stanford ended Pepperdine’s short stint out of the top 10 and warmed the Waves up for the physical play they’ll face this weekend against Southern teams with the reputation of rough competition. “These are two big interregional games,” said Head Coach Tim Ward, whose team earned a No. 7 ranking this week from … [Read more...] about It’s hats off for Brewer
Grad rates last in WCC
Athletic director admits a need for improvement, but says the reported 42-percent graduation rate doesn’t tell the whole story. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor When the Los Angeles Times printed the 2003 NCAA graduation rates for local universities, many were surprised to find Pepperdine, with its strong academic reputation, sitting near the bottom of the pack. The NCAA’s … [Read more...] about Grad rates last in WCC