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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

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

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?

SPORT - Volleyball HEIGHT - 6’2” POSITION - Setter WHAT HE DID - Sophomore Mayer leads the team in sets with 1,036 for the 2002-03 season. He had 46 assists against University of the Pacific and six digs. Mayer averages 14 assists and 1.7 digs per game. OFF THE COURT - Mayer says he enjoys playing the drums, going to conerts and hanging out at the beach. FAVORITE TV SHOW - … [Read more...] about AthleteOfTheWeek: John Mayer 

By Jared HermannStaff Writer  On a clear and windy day in Malibu, Pepperdine baseball took on No. 2 Cal State Fullerton Wednesday at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Cal State, a staple powerhouse of collegiate baseball for the past 20 years, entered into the contest 24-6 overall, coming from two huge victories in three games against No. 5 Long Beach State this past weekend. The Waves … [Read more...] about ArticleTitle