Climbing Club President junior John Palmer reaches for a hold while bouldering at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas on Feb. 26. Bouldering and sport climbing are two styles of climbing the club focuses on, Palmer said. Photo by Sammie Wuensche When you hear the words “rock climber,” what comes to mind? Chalk-stained hands, perhaps. Someone who lives in their van. An adrenaline … [Read more...] about Climbing Club Finds a Foothold at Pepperdine
Short-Handed No. 6 Women’s Tennis Strolls Past No. 58 BYU
Sophomore Janice Tjen pumps her fist after winning a point against BYU at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center in Malibu on March 12. Tjen won her doubles match with freshman Savannah Broadus 6-2, before winning her singles match by a commanding 6-0, 6-2 scoreline. Photos by Lucian HimesNo. 6 Pepperdine Women’s Tennis started conference play March 12, with a victory at the … [Read more...] about Short-Handed No. 6 Women’s Tennis Strolls Past No. 58 BYU
Santa Clara Outfights Pepperdine Women’s Basketball in 63-54 Loss
Freshman guard Ally Stedman reaches for a layup during the Waves' 63-54 loss to Santa Clara at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 17. Stedman led the Waves with 19 points during the match. Photos by Brandon RubsamenWomen’s Basketball struggled to keep up with a spirited Santa Clara team, as the Broncos defeated the Waves 63-54 at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 17. This was the … [Read more...] about Santa Clara Outfights Pepperdine Women’s Basketball in 63-54 Loss
Men’s Volleyball Rolls Past UC Irvine
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Jacob Steele hits a kill past the UC Irvine block in the Waves' three-set win at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 9. The Waves played UC Irvine away Feb. 11, and lost 3-1. Photos by Mary Elisabeth No. 5 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball took down UC Irvine in straight sets 25-21, 25-17, 27-25 on Feb. 9, in Firestone Fieldhouse. It was the Wave's fifth … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Rolls Past UC Irvine
Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
Art by Carson Vandermade On March 19, 2009, I met one of the loves of my life.At eight years old, I packed into my family’s station wagon and we drove to Qwest Field, now Lumen Field, in downtown Seattle. On that day, I watched Seattle Sounders FC trounce the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in their first Major League Soccer match in franchise history. I’ve been in love ever … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
