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
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Getting into their groove
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The No. 8 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team returned home last weekend with a three-match sweep of the Roger Beasley Honda Premier in San Marcos, Texas, and will jump right back into play with an appearance in the NIKE Invitational in Stockton this weekend. The Waves will face Radford University, University of Pennsylvania and No. … [Read more...] about Getting into their groove
Hawaii forced to forfeit title it won over Waves
Pepperdine will not receive championship by default; use of an ineligible student- athlete cited as cause. B Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor The 2002 Pepperdine men’s team was, at least on paper, one of the best squads ever to come through the university’s ranks in its long, storied, volleyball history. In steamrolling through the national competition, Pepperdine recorded a mark … [Read more...] about Hawaii forced to forfeit title it won over Waves
Still lovin’ the losers
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor The Los Angeles Clippers know a lot about it. So do the Boston Red Sox, the Confederacy and the Jamaican bobsled team. Barry Goldwater and Walter Mondale knew it, Mike Tyson is starting to figure it out and gubernatorial candidate Schwarzenegger is worrying about it. What is “it” you ask? Losing, of course. Yes, the nature of competition as … [Read more...] about Still lovin’ the losers
Battle for L.A. begins
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