Pepperdine junior Mikela De La Flore holds her medal after completing the Los Angeles Marathon on Nov. 7. De La Flore said she did not like to run growing up but found a passion for it in the past three years. Photos courtesy of Mikela De La Flore As tears trickled down her face and her legs began to give out, Pepperdine junior Mikela De La Flore reminded herself all she had … [Read more...] about Pepp Junior Takes on the LA Marathon
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Opinion: PGM Picks Week 11
Art by Leah BaeAs the 2021-22 NFL season moves into Week 11, the playoff race continues to intensify. Last week resulted in another wave of upsets, as four first-place teams went down, serving as yet another reminder that the popular term "any given Sunday" is relevant to the NFL. Any team can beat any team.A tie between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, who … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks Week 11
Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Idaho State in Home Opener
Graduate forward Keith Fisher III fights for the rebound versus Idaho State. Fisher is one of the eight new players on the roster. Photos by Dane BruhahnPepperdine Men’s Basketball (2-3) defeated Idaho State (1-3) by a score of 65-60 on Nov. 13 in their home opener.After losing their regular season opener to Rice University on Nov. 8, Pepperdine looked to bounce back and … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Idaho State in Home Opener
Women’s Soccer Dominates South Dakota State 7-1, Advances in NCAA Tournament
The Waves take on the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on a sunny afternoon in Malibu on Saturday, Nov. 13. With their 7-1 victory, Pepperdine advanced to the second round of the 2021 NCAA College Cup. Photo by Alec MatulkaNo. 19 Pepperdine Women’s Soccer advanced to the second round of the 2021 NCAA College Cup with a dominant 7-1 display against South Dakota State on … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Dominates South Dakota State 7-1, Advances in NCAA Tournament
Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme
Art by Samantha Miller Over the past semester, a number of my many fans and admirers have asked me the following question: Why do you write for the Sports section? My answer is always the same: Because Sports is the best section, of course! For one thing, sports reporting provides unprecedented access to players and coaches. Have you ever screamed through your television at … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme