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
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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
Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment
Art by Leah BaeYou hear it at every professional swim meet. Over the sound of a starting gun and the splash of water is a whisper that brushes the announcers booth and resides over the crowd. "Is this the next Michael Phelps?"Personally, I'm over it.Instead of focusing on what Michael Phelps has done, we need to instead look at Katie Ledecky, who doesn't just stand up to the … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment