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Sports: Highlight of the Week

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Women’s Soccer // No. 13  Pepperdine defeats University of Kentucky 3-2 in overtime to claim its second on-the-road victory. Senior forward Lynn Williams, named player of the week for the second time this season, finished the game with two goals after an assist from sophomore defender Meagan Harbison. __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: … [Read more...] about Sports: Highlight of the Week

A Day in the Life of an Athlete: Matt West

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Photo by Sylvia Hartley I woke up, stared out the window and realized it was still dark out. As I got ready for the day I couldn’t believe the schedule that laid ahead. Two years ago, during my freshman year, I was tossed into a new, environment — from 7 a.m. practices to a 16-unit coursework load. Out of high school I was offered a scholarship to play soccer at … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of an Athlete: Matt West

The Climb: Q&A with Rock Climbing Senior Aaron Sever

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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

Sports: Highlight of the Week

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Men’s Water Polo //  Red shirt junior Luke Hewko scored a last-second goal to clinch a 10-9 win against Whittier in the Saturday season opener. The Waves start their season 2-0 and play UC Santa Barbara Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and LMU Friday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. at home. __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about Sports: Highlight of the Week