Men’s Volleyball PR department reported Head Coach David Hunt will be stepping down following the conclusion of the 2021-22 season May 5. Hunt led the team for the past five years and the team will continue to search for a head coach for next season.
Sports
Temporary Fitness Center Opens April 22
Pepperdine’s New Fitness Center was projected to open in Summer 2022, due to construction delays. The fitness center will open Friday April 22, with a grand opening in the fall 2022 semester.
No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Three-Game Win Streak Snapped by No.1 UCLA
Men’s Volleyball fell to No. 1 ranked UCLA in three sets. Unfortunately for the Waves, UCLA won the season series on April 9 with a sweep.
Women’s Lacrosse Wraps Up Another Season of Growth
Pepperdine Women’s Lacrosse wrapped up another season of competition in the Western Women’s Lacrosse League against Biola University on April 3. The team is hoping for more recognition on campus, Head Coach Scott Cohen said.
Students Push for Expanded Fitness Opportunities
Pepperdine’s fitness scene has faced changes with the announcement of a Wellness fee and a new Fitness center projected to be finished in Summer 2022. Pepperdine students consider what these changes mean for them, and the importance of working out in college.
2021-2022 Athletic Season: Bouncing Back
Pepperdine Sports were back in full swing for the 2021-2022 year, complete with spectators. Join the Sports and Photo desks of the Graphic as we go through this year’s top moments.
Opinion: PGM Picks March Madness Final Fours
It’s March and the madness of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball National Championship tournaments is well underway. The Graphic staff makes their picks for each tournament’s Final Four.
The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
Pepperdine Athletics does not mandate that potential new employees belong to a faith community, but expects them to display Christian values. Athletic Director Steve Potts and two head coaches speak about how their Christian faith played a role when they were hired, and how it matters in their work now.
Pepperdine Running Club Sets Members on Track to Stay Active
With students returning to in-person activities in fall 2021 for the first time in over a year, Pepperdine Running Club offered an opportunity to exercise and find community on-campus. Co-President Grace McPhaill said she hopes members develop a passion for running while meeting friends.
Baseball Slams Pacific in Series Sweep
Pepperdine Baseball (14-9) capped off a series sweep with a 5-3 win against University of the Pacific on March 27, at Eddy D. Field Stadium in Malibu. It was the Waves first sweep in WCC play of the season.
