Beyond the polished routines and sparkling uniforms, Pepperdine Cheer is breaking the cheerleader stereotype and rewriting what it means to really be a cheerleader. Senior cheerleader Georgia Puckett has been a part of the cheer team for two years and advocates to disprove the harmful stereotype of cheerleaders depicted in society. "These women are so empowering," Puckett … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cheerleading Breaks the Cheerleader Stereotype
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House Settlement Moves Forward After Objection Deadline
On Oct. 7, Judge Claudia Wilken granted preliminary approval to the House v. NCAA case settlement, which looks to settle three different antitrust cases against the NCAA, according to the Athletic. The three biggest components of the House Settlement are: back paying roughly $2.8 billion to NCAA student-athletes from 2016 to Sept. 15, 2024, who weren’t able to profit off … [Read more...] about House Settlement Moves Forward After Objection Deadline
Pepperdine Baseball Opens Season Against University of Utah
On a sunny Valentine’s Day in Malibu, Pepperdine Baseball opened their season against University of Utah at Eddy D. Field Stadium. A 10-inning game resulted in the University of Utah taking the game 3-1. This was also Tyler LaTorre's first game as Pepperdine's head coach.Although Pepperdine started the season off with a loss, LaTorre said the team is preparing for a long … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Opens Season Against University of Utah
The New Look Waves: Baseball Season Preview
Spring sports are finally here!Coming along with the spring season, Pepperdine Baseball gears up to get its 2025 season started. With 23 lower level students, 18 upper level students and an all new coaching staff, Waves Baseball has seen much change but is looking to get back on track to Pepperdine Waves' winning past."The vision is to get back to what Pepperdine Baseball was … [Read more...] about The New Look Waves: Baseball Season Preview
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball Sweep San Diego On The Season
Pepperdine Men's Basketball completed their season sweep over University of San Diego on Feb. 13, securing an 88-81 victory at Firestone Fieldhouse.After an early back and forth exchange, junior guard Moe Odum put Pepperdine on the board following a San Diego bucket. The first nine minutes saw tight play, but a 20-4 Waves run, highlighted by redshirt junior guard Zion Bethea's … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball Sweep San Diego On The Season