Nothing like 21 top-10 finishes to break in the new pool. Pepperdine swimmers made a splash at the Malibu Invitational Friday and Saturday with impressive finishes across the board. “I think we were all ready to get out there and fight to prove just how good we’re going to be this year,” freshman Kathrine Kuhlmann said. Kuhlmann’s teammate, sophomore Allison Naasz, … [Read more...] about Swim splashes across leaderboards
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‘Our Athletic Libido’
The School of Law and the Straus Institute tackled the issue of doping and athletes in an Oct. 22 symposium, “Doping and the Culture of the Sport: Law, Science, Money, and Ethics.” For one man tackling this issue is nothing new. He’s dedicated more than 40 years of his life waging a war on the usage of substances he believes to be a public health issue. Professor Arne … [Read more...] about ‘Our Athletic Libido’
Volleyball digs pink, edges out Gonzaga in five sets
October was designated National Breast Cancer Month in 1984 in the order to spread awareness and educate people about the disease that kills one in every 36 women. This awareness campaign encourages women to get mammograms and be proactive about their health in order to prevent breast cancer deaths. On Oct. 24, women’s volleyball sponsored a “Pink Out” game to raise … [Read more...] about Volleyball digs pink, edges out Gonzaga in five sets
Staff Editorial: Hot or not – Athletics decides
Attitude and branding of athletes are half the fun of spectator sports. The men’s basketball team debuted its 2013-14 season calendar at Blue and Orange Madness, and trust us: You’re going to want to grab one before they’re all gone. Will the combination of chains, compression shirts and sledgehammers translate into a more successful WCC record than last year’s 4-12? Perhaps … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Hot or not – Athletics decides
New Sports Administration major approved, starts in spring
The word “sport” conjures up images of chiseled athletes, screaming coaches and passionate fans. Here in the land of Lakers Nation, specifically, Jack Nicholson and Rob Fukuzaki may come to mind. However, the billion dollar sports industry involves more than just the people on the court or on television. An abundance of careers exists within the industry, which is why … [Read more...] about New Sports Administration major approved, starts in spring