Photos by Matt Benton With all odds against them, the Pepperdine men’s basketball team has already proven the critics wrong. After almost 10 seasons where Pepperdine has not seen a winning season, the 2014-15 Waves are looking to enter the tournament by making a dominant showing in the West Coast Conference. Little did the critics know that Pepperdine, chosen to finish in a … [Read more...] about No. 3 Waves Storm into Conference Play
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Men’s Volleyball Sets High Expectations
Photo by Allison HubbardExpectations are high as men’s volleyball lands the top spot, ranking No. 1 in both the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) and MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) preseason polls. The Waves opened the season last week with wins over North Greenville University, George Mason University and Cal Baptist University.“It feels … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Sets High Expectations
Waves Shake the Bulldogs
Photo by Matt BentonIn a highly anticipated matchup for the Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball team, who played in front of a crowd of 3,250 in Firestone Fieldhouse, the team looked to upset the nation’s No. 3 ranked team, the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Waves finished the game shooting 51 percent for the game after hot shooting in the second half, but could not come out … [Read more...] about Waves Shake the Bulldogs
Why the Soccer Field has been Closed Off
Photo by Shawn Jones The recently renovated soccer field may be open in the spring to students, but there will be new regulations according to Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts and Head Soccer Coach Tim Ward. Cleats will be prohibited and there may be a field supervisor as well. Different segments of the field may also be closed each week so the grass has time to … [Read more...] about Why the Soccer Field has been Closed Off
Staff Editorial: Don’t Cut the Students Out
Art by Sacha Irick It’s such well-trimmed green grass that it looks fake. Perfectly manicured, colored as bright as an avocado, just begging to be frolicked on. Typically it’s occupied by families with small children, students tossing frisbees and club sports teams. But this year, things changed. Now, no one is allowed to set foot on the field. If you’re late for … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Don’t Cut the Students Out