Pepperdine Athletics is in a rather envious position for a small school in a highly competitive area. The school has won three national championships since 2005. The 2021 season in particular saw two teams competing at Division I's biggest stage — with Women's Tennis narrowly losing the championship, and men's golf beating Oklahoma for the Title. Yet, Pepperdine's Athletic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics balances facilities expectations
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Women’s Tennis Team Returns After Long Hiatus
Redshirt freshman Lexi Ryngler returns a play in the 2020 Oracle ITA Masters tournament Oct. 9. Ryngler recently transferred and played her first match in a Pepperdine uniform. Photo courtesy of Lexi Ryngler Pepperdine's Women's Tennis competed in the 2020 Oracle ITA Masters tournament the weekend of Oct. 9 in San Diego. It is the second Pepperdine Athletics team to return … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Team Returns After Long Hiatus
Sport and Activity Clubs Remain Active in Malibu and Beyond
Two divers observe a sea turtle during a scuba diving trip. Pepperdine Scuba Club continued activities this semester, and president Kyla Lucey said she even plans to get members certified remotely. Photo courtesy of Jon Feyer Some students believed they would have anything but a normal experience when classes went online. Several sports-related clubs on campus ensured that … [Read more...] about Sport and Activity Clubs Remain Active in Malibu and Beyond
Pepperdine Launches eSports Program
Photo Courtesy of the Pepperdine eSports Program. Pepperdine jumped into the world of eSports by starting their own program this summer and participating in the LA Valiant's Road to Kit Kat Collegiate Overwatch Tournament. eSports, also known as Electronic Sports, is competitive, organized video gaming in which competitors from different teams face off in popular games … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Launches eSports Program
Social Media Pressures Others to Be Their Best
Back in the day, Sally didn’t compare her life to others. She got mostly B's in school, and a couple C's that her parents still don't know about. She enjoyed reading historical fiction and joining family on vacations to Montana. She was introverted, to say the least, but savored her solitude. Overall, Sally was happy with who she was. She was content. Then Sally got a smart … [Read more...] about Social Media Pressures Others to Be Their Best