Paulina Holmberg competes in the 3-meter dive at the Rodionoff Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 9. Holmberg was the top diver for the Waves, taking third place. Photos by Landry Hendrick It’s been a shorter offseason than usual for the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team, who concluded their 2020-21 season in April and began the 2021-22 season on Thursday, Oct. 7, against San … [Read more...] about Swim and Dive Fueled by Past, Look to Claim Elusive Conference Championship This Season
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Hot Shots: Football — I’ll Pass
Art by Samantha MillerSo what's the big deal with American football? Like, what is everyone cheering for? While you may be able to see the quarterback throw a 40-yard pass to the wide receiver for a touchdown, there is simply too much to focus on when it comes to football. It's time for people to get over the hype, and realize football is the most unsatisfying sport to watch … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Football — I’ll Pass
Women’s Indoor Volleyball Falls to BYU in Four Sets
Senior libero Madison Shields (pink) goes for a dig in the Waves' loss to BYU on Saturday, Oct. 16. Shields led the team with 18 digs on the night. Photo by Mercer Green No. 25 Pepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball (13-4) lost to No. 8 Brigham Young University (18-1) in four sets 25-21, 19-25, 10-25, 16-25 on Saturday, Oct. 16. Since their five-set thriller win over Loyola … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Falls to BYU in Four Sets
Photo Gallery: No. 3 Women’s Soccer Bests Gonzaga
The Waves clap for the home fans at Tari Frahm Rokus Field as they celebrate their 13th win of the season. The Waves' next game was on the road against Santa Clara on Wednesday, Oct. 20, which resulted in a 4-0 loss. No. 3 Pepperdine Women’s Soccer maintained its perfect record in West Coast Conference play with a comprehensive 3-0 home victory over Gonzaga on Saturday, Oct. … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: No. 3 Women’s Soccer Bests Gonzaga
Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 7
Art by Leah BaeIt’s Week 7 of the 2021-22 NFL season, and the race for divisional pole position is heating up.The Jaguars won their first game of the season in Week 6, although they had to go to London to do so. The Rams, Packers and Cardinals all rode to dominant wins, and the Raiders began the post-Gruden era with a win in Denver. Tennessee came out with a statement win … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 7