Freshman guard Anto Balian celebrating during Blue and Orange Madness on Oct. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Balian averaged 31.9 points per game during his senior year at Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School. Photo by Melissa Houston Anto Balian, Pepperdine Men's Basketball freshman guard, is part of the new Waves' look ahead of the 2025-26 season. Balian recently graduated … [Read more...] about Waves Freshman Guard Prepares For 2025-26 Season
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Waves of Change: Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball Prepares for a Defining Season
Freshman guard Anto Balian (left), sophomore guard Styles Phipps (middle) and redshirt sophomore forward Pavle Stošic (right) playing against each other during practice Oct. 21 in Firestone Fieldhouse. The season begins Nov. 3 in Firestone Fieldhouse against Life Pacific. Photos by Ava WaltonWith the 2025-26 season officially underway, the Pepperdine Men's Basketball team … [Read more...] about Waves of Change: Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball Prepares for a Defining Season
New Waves Hit Malibu for Women’s Basketball
Junior forward Shorna Preston high-fives her teammates during Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 3. Preston is one of seven international players joining the Waves this year. Photos by Melissa HoustonA new wave of Women’s Basketball has hit Malibu – literally. Pepperdine’s team consists of all brand new players, with 12 fresh faces … [Read more...] about New Waves Hit Malibu for Women’s Basketball
Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
Photo Editor Melissa Houston gets ready for a dance recital in 2007. The moment reflects her early years of passion for performing, which would later inspire her career in journalism and photography. Photo courtesy of Melissa HoustonFor as long as I can remember, I have always lived in front of a camera. Whether it was through dance videos, gymnastic competitions or even just … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
Graziadio Alumna Unlocks Key to Social Media Success
"Flip Your Script: Own your story & unlock the positive power of social media" released Oct. 14, equipping leaders with a playbook to positively grow their social media presence. Leaders can form personal and professional connections with an impactful digital legacy. Photos courtesy of Media Minefield Wrestling with the question of “How can innovative leaders use social … [Read more...] about Graziadio Alumna Unlocks Key to Social Media Success
