By JeremyTammaroSports Assistant Pepperdine women’s soccer doesn’t just keep winning, it keeps having fun at the same time. And when the two come together the result is an undefeated 8-0-2 record and a No. 12 national ranking. That is where the Pepperdine women’s soccer team stands heading into its last weekend of non-conference play. The Waves extended their non-conference … [Read more...] about Soccer jumps to highest ranking ever
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NFL acknowledges racial inequality in hiring practices After threats of a costly lawsuit, the NFL has acknowledged that improvement is necessary involving the number of black coaches on the fields, but it still defend the charges by pointing out changes already made regarding minority hiring. NFL officials say they have instituted many programs over the last couple years to … [Read more...] about National Scene
The game that never ends
Each weekday, for as long as any of them can remember, Pepperdine employees who hail from all over the globe have come together to play the sport they love.By Jeremy TammaroSports Assistant It happens every day at high noon. On a little field overlooking the Pepperdine University campus, employees from Facility Management and Planning and Warehouse Services gather for a … [Read more...] about The game that never ends
Chasing down the perfect wave
By Kyle Jorrey--Sports Editor & Joann Groff--Assistant Sports Editor It’s been 20 years since Sean Penn’s character Jeff Spicoli uttered those famous lines in the 1980’s hit movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont.” “All I need is some tasty waves, a cool buzz and I’m fine.” Yet for many Americans, Penn’s representation of a surfer — stupid and stoned — remains their … [Read more...] about Chasing down the perfect wave
Upcoming Schedules
Men’s Water Polo@ Norcal Tournament in Berkeley, Calif. - Oct. 5 and 6@ UCLA - Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m.vs. Pacific - Oct. 13, 12 p.m.vs. UC Irvine - Oct. 19, 12 p.m.vs. USC - Oct. 20, 12 p.m. Women’s Soccer@ Cal Poly SLO - Oct. 4, 6 p.m.vs. San Diego State - Oct. 6, 1 p.m. @ Loyola Marymount - Oct. 13, 12 p.m. @ Gonzaga - Oct. 18, 1 p.m. @ Portland - Oct. 20, 2:15 p.m. Women’s … [Read more...] about Upcoming Schedules