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
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Injuries hurt basketball team
A lot of questions arose for the 2011-2012 season with the The Wave’s men’s basketball team. With new leadership at the helm in Head Coach Marty Wilson stepping in, the announcement that leading scorer Keion Bell would be transferring to the University of Missouri, and that the teams second leading scorer for the 2010-2011 season Lorne Jackson, would be out for the season after … [Read more...] about Injuries hurt basketball team
Sever’s success inspired by family
If it wasn’t for his father’s dedication, second basemen junior Joe Sever may never have gotten as far in baseball as he has. During his Pepperdine career, Sever was ranked first among all West Coast Conference infielders with 58 double plays completed and 228 assists. He was also the Waves lone grand slam of 2011. For Sever, playing sports has been something that he has … [Read more...] about Sever’s success inspired by family
Conole embodies Waves’ Pride
For more than 50 years, the Pepperdine rugby team has been known for being one of the oldest clubs in the University’s history. A four-year-starter and a current MBA student James Conole has lead the team to recent success. Yet, Conole isn’t all about hurdling, breaking tackles or racking up points for the Waves. There is more to this player than his fierce stature, his ability … [Read more...] about Conole embodies Waves’ Pride
Rousseau leads by faith
“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” The quote comes from the Bible, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. At first glance, it may appear to be verses that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow would have written on his black eye black when he played University of … [Read more...] about Rousseau leads by faith