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The Church of Sports

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoOutstretched arms. Cheering adoration. Everyone dressed in their Sunday best. What worshippers do during Sunday morning services looks surprisingly similar to what sports fans do during Sunday afternoon football games. Both sports and religion build community and shared identity, and both require dedication and sacrifice, said Craig Forney, religion … [Read more...] about The Church of Sports

Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire

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Photo courtesy of @MrMWS44 on Twitter The physical and emotional aftermath of the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire affected all aspects of Pepperdine life, including the various athletic teams. The threat of the fire on the Malibu campus and the resulting smoke gave fall and winter sports teams no choice but to reschedule, relocate or cancel games and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire

Cross Country Runs to More Success in Sacramento

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics The Pepperdine men’s and women’s cross country teams spent the weekend in Sacramento to compete in the Capital Cross Challenge. Freshman Nick Heath led the Pepperdine men’s team, while senior Katie Engel led the women’s team. This is the third time that Heath and Engel have led the Pepperdine pack this season. In the men’s 8K at … [Read more...] about Cross Country Runs to More Success in Sacramento