Photos by Milan LoiaconoOutstretched arms. Cheering adoration. Everyone dressed in their Sunday best. What worshippers do during Sunday morning services looks surprisingly similar to what sports fans do during Sunday afternoon football games. Both sports and religion build community and shared identity, and both require dedication and sacrifice, said Craig Forney, religion … [Read more...] about The Church of Sports
Women’s Volleyball Falls to No. 1 BYU
Photos by Alexx Causley Women’s Volleyball fell to undefeated No. 1 ranked BYU at home, 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Junior Hannah Frohling and Sophomore Shannon Scully led the Waves with 9 kills each. Despite the defeat, Pepperdine became only the second team to score 21 points or more against BYU since Sept. 8. “The first set especially we were more in our heads, we … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls to No. 1 BYU
Pepperdine Men’s Tennis looks to rebuild program
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Men’s Tennis begins the 2018-2019 season full of opportunity and promise, welcoming a new head coach and three new players.This summer, the program added Head Coach Adam Schaeterle to the staff. Schaeterle was previously the former assistant head coach at Notre Dame where he compiled an 82-63 record over five seasons. "As … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Tennis looks to rebuild program
Waves Soccer Ends Losing Streak
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Women’s Soccer bounced back from three consecutive losses to grind out a 1-0 victory against St. John’s University on Sept. 9. Junior Hailey Stenberg’s first half goal made the difference for the Waves in a game that saw 23 total shots and 10 shots on goal. The victory comes amidst a three game skid that saw Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Waves Soccer Ends Losing Streak
Former Oregon Ducks receive fresh start at Pepperdine
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Recent transfers from the University of Oregon, juniors Keith Smith and M.J. Cage, agree there’s no better place to start fresh than sunny Malibu. “The campus is amazing and the view is hard to beat especially coming from rainy Oregon," Cage said. Smith went as far as to say the Malibu weather improves his day to day … [Read more...] about Former Oregon Ducks receive fresh start at Pepperdine
