Photos by Berkley MasonIn the world of sports, the Olympics are the pinnacle of competition. Athletes dream their whole lives for the mere opportunity to compete on the grand stage of their sport. Suffice to say, five Olympic appearances will enshrine an athlete into a legendary realm. Beverly Hills native Dara Torres can boast that feat...and then some.One of the greatest … [Read more...] about Torres shares ‘golden’ advice
Manning Immortalized in Super Bowl Victory
Photos Courtesy of sportslogos.com The two best defenses in the NFL, MVP Cam Newton’s first Super Bowl, Peyton Manning’s last ride — the story lines were aplenty. After a fortnight of media hoopla, “expert analysis” and enough money spent on betting to pay back the national debt to China, Super Bowl 50 was finally ready to begin. The Broncos, anchored by a formidable, … [Read more...] about Manning Immortalized in Super Bowl Victory
Club rugby starts season with big win over UC Riverside
Photos by Hung Le After a disappointing first semester pre-season slate that saw the Waves lose every match, there has been some cause for concern entering the regular season. Pepperdine’s inexperience was on full display in the preseason. The underclassmen-heavy roster proved vulnerable in its early stages. Players on the team, however, finally feel as though they’re … [Read more...] about Club rugby starts season with big win over UC Riverside
Tennis Teams Start Off Seasons, Men and Women Look To Gain Momentum
Photos by Rhema Gabriela Starting off their respective seasons were Pepperdine's tennis teams, with the men traveling into the City of Angels, while the women made their way east into the Lone Star State to get their first competition of the year. Playing at USC, the men’s tennis team got off to a rocky start, dropping their first two matches of the season. Playing … [Read more...] about Tennis Teams Start Off Seasons, Men and Women Look To Gain Momentum
Waves Volleyball Looks to Build Upon Successful 2015 Season
Photos by Amelia Del Pra Last night the Waves rolled over UC San Diego in three straight sets. Following a successful 2015 campaign (24-6) that ended bitterly with a disappointing loss to UC Irvine in the MPSF conference championship match, then a snub from the NCAA Championships selection committee, Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball team has its sights set on returning to … [Read more...] about Waves Volleyball Looks to Build Upon Successful 2015 Season