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Salt Lake Games sport a new look after Sept. 11

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By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief The times they are a changin’. The Olympics never used to involve metal detectors, airspace restrictions and months of debate over drug testing. The Games were a test of the wills, skill and determination woven together to withstand the ever-present pressure of the gold, tugging to pull each athlete apart. Today, however, the true spirit of … [Read more...] about Salt Lake Games sport a new look after Sept. 11

Men’s tennis tumbles inside

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By Lauren GustusSports Editor At a place where the sun don’t shine like it does in Malibu, the men’s tennis team found themselves without a homecourt advantage in the frosty midsection of the United States. Playing indoors against No. 6-ranked Illinois at the Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign, Ill., the No. 7-ranked Waves fell to the Illini 5-2. “We were just impressed with the … [Read more...] about Men’s tennis tumbles inside

Women’s tennis drops to 1-4

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By Lindsey BeseckerAssistant Sports Editor The No. 27 Pepperdine women’s tennis team dropped to 1-4 in dual match action after losing matches to No. 1 Stanford and No. 8 Arizona State University last weekend. All four Pepperdine losses have come against teams ranked in the top 15 in the nation, three in the top 10. “We were able to see that if we had a little more practice and … [Read more...] about Women’s tennis drops to 1-4

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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Keani Christianson SPORTWomen’s Basketball YEARJunior HEIGHT6-2 WHAT SHE DID Keani is now a starter for the womens basketball team after having sat out last season due to NCAA rules after she transferred from North Carolina State. She has been playing the forward and center positions in nearly every game and has recently come into her own as a top scorer for the Waves. … [Read more...] about ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Baseball fields young team

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By Steve PinkertonStaff Writer It’s that time of year again. Time to head to the ballpark and find a warm seat in the sun, time to grab a hotdog or some peanuts and look out beyond Pepperdine’s picturesque field to the Pacific. It is time to watch the Waves play America’s original pastime, and play it well. Having lost several key players to professional ball, Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Baseball fields young team