Art by Alexander Hayes After leaving the WCC for the Big West in 1971, the University of the Pacific will rejoin the league it helped to found. League competition increases for the upcoming season, as the Pacific will rejoin the WCC and make its mark as the tenth team in the conference behind BYU, a strong program added in 2011. “The West Coast Conference will present a … [Read more...] about Pacific to rejoin WCC after 42 years
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Taylor prepares for season with Team USA
Photo Courtesy of Norceca Before junior Josh Taylor stepped on campus for the 2013-14 men’s volleyball season, he had made his fourth appearance playing for Team USA, this time to compete in the Pan American Cup in Mexico City. In the past, Taylor competed for the U.S. junior national teams in Canada and Brazil, and he also played for the youth national team in … [Read more...] about Taylor prepares for season with Team USA
Athletics captures gym resurfacing with GoPro
Photo Courtesy of Jordan Holm Typically used to capture wave barrels, cliff jumps, underwater excursions and other shenanigans, the GoPro is a versatile camera that has become a go-to device for many. This summer, the Athletics Department stuck one on a wall in Firestone Fieldhouse. From June 25 to July 27, a crew of about 37 people worked to resurface the wooden court. It is … [Read more...] about Athletics captures gym resurfacing with GoPro
Venture into LA's wide world of sports
LA is one of the greatest metropolitan cities in the United States. Residents and travelers of the City of Angels are privy to a treasure trove of opportunities to explore and experience that keep LA an incredibly lively locale. With millions of different activities to experience, it can be overwhelming to decide what to do with your time in LA. However, some of the most … [Read more...] about Venture into LA's wide world of sports
Junior brings slacklines to Pepp
About nine miles from Pepperdine, just south of the Santa Monica Pier, sits the original Muscle Beach. Junior Ardavan Tavakoli is one of the 50-plus people who flock there on Sundays to work out on the traveling rings, and to set up slacklines. To some, these terms may sound foreign — traveling rings and slacklines — which is understandable, since they have only recently … [Read more...] about Junior brings slacklines to Pepp