Photo by Betsy BurrowInstitutional leaders tend to portray their organizations as equal and inclusive — but that is not always the case. Women faculty members at Pepperdine face many unique challenges, striving to pave the way for women in higher education.Professors said it can be difficult to gain respect from their students, receive recognition for their work and be … [Read more...] about Struggles of Women Faculty
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No. 8 Men’s Water Polo Comes Up Short in Loss to No. 14 Pacific
Freshman attacker Owen Tift blocks a shot from a Pacific player, leading to an exclusion foul at 4:39 in the first quarter at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 17. The play set the tone for an intense matchup, as both teams battled for control early in the game. Photos by Ava WaltonThe No. 8 Pepperdine Waves Men's Water Polo team (10-8 overall, 0-2 WCC) faced a spirited and … [Read more...] about No. 8 Men’s Water Polo Comes Up Short in Loss to No. 14 Pacific
Women’s Soccer Drops Critical 1-0 Match to Portland
Junior defender Peyton Leonard sends a cross into the 18-yard box against Portland University on Nov. 5 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Leonard played a key role in holding the Pilots to only one shot on target. Photos by Melissa HoustonIn a close match, Pepperdine Women’s Soccer fell 1-0 to Portland University on Nov. 5 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Despite controlling … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Drops Critical 1-0 Match to Portland
Waves Rally Past Life Pacific to Open Season 1-0
Sophomore forward/center Danilo Dozic jumps for the opening tip-off against the Life Pacific center Nov. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Dozic won the jump ball, giving Pepperdine the first possession of the night. Photos by Ava WaltonPepperdine Men’s Basketball opened their 2025-26 season with an 88-80 win over Life Pacific University on Nov. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The … [Read more...] about Waves Rally Past Life Pacific to Open Season 1-0
Waves Freshman Guard Prepares For 2025-26 Season
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