Photo by Caroline Conder Having served multiple roles in the Pepperdine community, Sharon Wakio said supporting international students is one of her biggest passions. Wakio, the assistant director of Residence Life for International Students, said this passion of hers began when she earned a scholarship as an undergraduate student working at Boise State University’s … [Read more...] about Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students
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Swimmer Opens Up About Spahn Era
Five swimmers encourage a teammate after she completed a race at their home invitational against Azusa Pacific University. Photo by Ali Levens After a dramatic season for the Pepperdine Swim and Dive team, the Waves competed at the PCSC Championships and placed second with 1,311.5 points behind Cal State East Bay. The team broke five school records: freshman Emily Morton … [Read more...] about Swimmer Opens Up About Spahn Era
Pepperdine Athletics Holds Vigil
Pepperdine Athletic Chaplin Krista Lopata organized a gathering this afternoon in the Trophy Room for members of the Athletics Department to pray and worship in response to the Borderline shooting. Baseball, basketball, cross country, swim, tennis and track teams were in attendance in addition to coaches, athletic trainers and Athletics Department staff. Michelle Maemone, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Holds Vigil
Baseball’s Wil Jensen suffers season-ending UCL injury; undergoes surgery
Photo by Joanna Cabalquinto Sophomore pitcher Wil Jensen tore his UCL while pitching against BYU on Friday, March 29. Despite the injury, Jensen continued to pitch, helping the Waves pick up a 2-0 shutout victory. “In the fourth inning against BYU, I threw a fastball as hard as I could,” Jensen said. "I felt a pop, and while it hurt really bad, I could still throw so I … [Read more...] about Baseball’s Wil Jensen suffers season-ending UCL injury; undergoes surgery
A Conversation with David Hunt
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsDavid Hunt was announced as the eighth Men's Volleyball Head Coach in Pepperdine history on July 10 after longtime head coach Mark Dunphy retired. Hunt has been involved in the Pepperdine Men's Volleyball program for a decade in a variety of positions, from volunteer assistant, to assistant head coach and even as the associate head coach. … [Read more...] about A Conversation with David Hunt