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Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics At the crossroads of life, unsure of what the future holds? Go climb a mountain; that's what Pepperdine alumnus Greg Vernovage did. The 1995 graduate is one of a small circle of people to have reached the highest point on Earth – Mount Everest. And that isn't the only title that Vernovage can lay claim to. He was also part of the 1992 … [Read more...] about Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild

Riptide rewards

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Freshmen dominate the Riptide leaderboard and look to change the face of Pepperdine sports Student attendance at games has been a pressing issue for Pepperdine Athletics since time immemorial, but have they finally found the answer to their problems in the Riptide program? Riptide was historically a group that students had to pay to be a part of, … [Read more...] about Riptide rewards

Swim hopes to makes tides in pool

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Photo by Allison HubbardCollegiate swimming is unique amongst the various sports at Pepperdine for a number of reasons, but one stands out most: the timing and duration of their season. The women’s swimming and diving team, unlike many of the other sports at Pepperdine, started their season in October and held their final event this week. The 2014 Pacific Collegiate Swim … [Read more...] about Swim hopes to makes tides in pool

Waves steamroll expectations

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Photo by Marissa Padilla Few people outside of the coaches and players understand the blood, sweat and tears behind this season of men’s basketball. The team closed the 2012-13 season with a dismal 4-12 record in conference play, which left a bitter taste in the hearts and minds of Waves members and supporters. To add insult to injury, Pepperdine was ranked 10th and last … [Read more...] about Waves steamroll expectations

Men’s tennis finds success on and off the court

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Photo by Kailyn NeilThe West Coast Conference Doubles Team of the Week honors fall to Pepperdine seniors Alex Sarkissian and Francis Alcantara, better known on the courts as Sarge and Nino. Pepperdine’s top duo, and by far the top ranked team in the league at No. 15 nationally, have been triumphant for the better part of the season at 16-5 overall and 4-2 against ranked … [Read more...] about Men’s tennis finds success on and off the court