Graphic by Ali LevensThe 2021 NFL season is set to kick off this Thursday, Sept. 9, with the Dallas Cowboys traveling to the home of Super Bowl LV champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The name of the game this season: adapt. This is the longest regular season in NFL history, as it will feature 17 games, and the second season in a row where COVID-19 will play a major role. The NFL has … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 1
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Women’s Soccer ‘Playing for Higher Purpose,’ Primed for Big Season
Pepperdine Women's Soccer stands for a team photo after an early morning practice Sept. 1. Through their first six matches, the Waves are off to a flying start. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanIt’s been a short turnaround for Pepperdine Women’s Soccer, who finished the 2020-2021 season April 17, and returned for the first regular season game of the 2021 season Aug. 12. From … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer ‘Playing for Higher Purpose,’ Primed for Big Season
Women’s Volleyball Overcomes Slow Start Against Georgia to Cap Off Opening Weekend
Junior defensive specialist Aubrey Roberts (No. 3) celebrates earning a point with teammates sophomore middle blocker Meg Brown (No. 12) and freshman outside hitter Grace Chillingworth (No. 1). After losing the first two sets, the Waves outscored the Bulldogs 65 to 49 over the final three to secure the win. Photos courtesy of Tony Walsh The Waves kicked off the season Friday, … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Overcomes Slow Start Against Georgia to Cap Off Opening Weekend
Pepperdine Student-Athletes Can Now Market Their Name, Image and Likeness
Art by Samantha MillerThe glass ceiling of NCAA amateurism rules is broken.Collegiate student-athletes are now free to profit off their own names, images and likenesses (NIL) and market their own brands, after the NCAA bent under legal pressure from eight states June 30.Name, image and likeness are three elements that make up a legal concept known as the “right of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Student-Athletes Can Now Market Their Name, Image and Likeness
Waves’ 2020 Olympic Recap: Women Lead the Way
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which took place in 2021, saw a rise of new challenges from the pandemic, with masking, testing and social distancing. Despite the obstacles, athletes rose to the occasion and to the podium.From Pepperdine Athletics, eight former Waves competed at the games. Three women brought home medals for their countries, … [Read more...] about Waves’ 2020 Olympic Recap: Women Lead the Way