Photos by Marisa Padilla Blue and Orange Madness kicked off Waves Weekend with the promise of successful seasons for men and women’s basketball. ROTC students presented the flag, and four students sang the National Anthem. With that, the official season of basketball commenced. The night included Riptide-led cheers, performances from the Pom Squad and Step Team, and an … [Read more...] about Waves are Ready to Ball
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No. 1 Waves Shutout Pacific
Photo by Allison Hubbard Pepperdine soccer shut down Pacific on Sunday, Oct. 12, 5-0, after a 0-0 tie against St. Mary’s on Oct. 10. The five-goal game is a season high for the Waves, polishing the team’s WCC record to 3-0-1. After a seven-game winning streak the Waves cracked the NSCAA Top 10, rising to 8th in the nation. The Waves move up to No. 1 in the WCC rankings, … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waves Shutout Pacific
Yoga Blends Cross-Training and Competition
Photos by Allison Hubbard In Southern California there are several truisms one learns. First, flip-flops are a part of one’s year-around wardrobe. Second, 60-degree days constitute sweater weather. Lastly, yoga is good. In the realm of athletics, this third truism permeates the modern sports world as well. The 5,000-year-old practice of yoga is incorporated into more and … [Read more...] about Yoga Blends Cross-Training and Competition
Golf Off to a Strong Start
Photo by Shawn Jones The men’s golf team placed seventh at the South-Western Intercollegiate Tournament. Junior Frederick Wedel tied for 26th overall, sophomore Cody McManus tied for 42nd, sophomore Ian Mankoff tied for 55th and junior David Pelekoudas placed 6th over the course of the tournament. Senior Kevin DeHuff placed second with a career best score, tying with … [Read more...] about Golf Off to a Strong Start
The Climb: Q&A with Rock Climbing Senior Aaron Sever
Photos by Shawn Jones If senior Aaron Sever finds himself between a rock and a hard place, that is exactly where he wants to be. Sever boulders, climbs rocks and chases adventure. As a Pepperdine student, Sever can be found hiking and climbing at Malibu Creek State Park or the Echo Cliffs in the Santa Monica mountains. Born in Gardenerville, Nev., near Lake Tahoe, Sever was … [Read more...] about The Climb: Q&A with Rock Climbing Senior Aaron Sever