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
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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
The countdown begins
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor One more week to go. The men’s volleyball team has four more games on its regular schedule, and after sitting comfortably on top for many weeks, the men must win their remaining games to claim the Mountain-Pacific Sports Federation regular season championship. After a surprise loss to No. 6 University of the Pacific, but a victorious … [Read more...] about The countdown begins
West Coast Conference Briefs
Santa Clara proves it’s no April Fool April Fool’s Day was a busy day for WCC baseballers, as six squads took the diamonds to see if they could get up their early season win totals. In the day’s most exciting match-up, the Santa Clara baseball team went up big early but had to hold on to defeat St. Mary's College by a 10-7 score Tuesday afternoon at Louis Guisto Field in … [Read more...] about West Coast Conference Briefs
Can lady golfers win it all?
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer What’s next? Or a better question for the Pepperdine women’s golf team might be “what’s left?” Ask any member of the team and the answer is simple … a national championship. “Our main goal is to win nationals,” sophomore Rachel Kyono said. “We can do it. If we all play the game we are capable of playing, we can win.” The Waves, currently the … [Read more...] about Can lady golfers win it all?