To compete in a collegiate sport is an accomplishment very few college students achieve. Going professional after NCAA competition ends is a feat even fewer athletes accomplish. For most college athletes, the NCAA is the end of the road, leaving them with a major shift in identity, from both student and athlete to neither in a matter of months.For most high school athletes the … [Read more...] about College Athletes Find New Opportunities in Next Chapter
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Homecoming Kings
Photo courtesy of Martin A. FolbNo. 8 Pepperdine Men’s volleyball celebrated “Senior Night” with a sweep over UC San Diego in straight sets 3-0 at Firestone Fieldhouse on Thursday night. Sophomore outside hitter David Wieczorek led the Waves with 17 kills on 55.6 percent hitting on the night where seven Pepperdine seniors were honored prior to the match, which … [Read more...] about Homecoming Kings
Survivors of Sexual Assault Deserve To Be Heard
Art by Sybil ZhangDon’t leave drinks unattended. Never park next to a panel van. Never walk alone at night. Don’t wear short skirts. Remember, "boys will be boys." Women must shield them from temptation. Those who question these "realities" are hushed, and the narrative of double standards continues. When I talked to women around me, I learned they were raised on … [Read more...] about Survivors of Sexual Assault Deserve To Be Heard
‘The Mountain’ Returns to Pepperdine
Photos Courtesy of "The Mountain"This year’s Christian worship event The Mountain will take place Sunday on Alumni Park. The event will begin at 5 p.m., with food trucks and fellowship. Then at 6 p.m. student musicians from The Well will perform and begin the worship. This year will mark The Mountain’s fourth annual worship. In the past, headlining artists Phil … [Read more...] about ‘The Mountain’ Returns to Pepperdine
Men’s Tennis Opens Conference Play with Wins
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe Men's Tennis team opened West Coast Conference play this weekend with a sweep of Saint Mary's on Friday and Pacific on Saturday. Both series brought the Waves' overall record to 6-7."I am very pleased with how we competed this past weekend," Head Coach Marcelo Ferreira wrote in an email. "Guys are fully embracing the culture and … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Opens Conference Play with Wins