Art by Vivian HsiaPicture this.A group of kids are playing a game of kickball. One boy goes up to kick the ball and kicks it out of the field. He runs as fast as he can to home plate. He scores. All of the kids on his team cheer loudly and proudly for him. Then, another boy goes up to kick the ball. He’s nervous; there is pressure to do well. He kicks the ball, but it … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity
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Men’s Volleyball Takes Care of Business in 3-0 Sweep
Junior middle blocker Anderson Fuller and redshirt sophomore Eli Crane go up for a block against Cal Lutheran at Firestone Fieldhouse on April 1. Fuller had four block assists, and Crane merited two assists and a single solo block. Photos by Brandon RubsamenMen's Volleyball earned a 3-0 victory over Cal Lutheran at Firestone Fieldhouse on April 1.Following two away losses on … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Takes Care of Business in 3-0 Sweep
Making a Racquet on Campus: Pickleball at Pepperdine
Malibu residents play Pickleball at Pepperdine campus in December 2022. Alongside student groups, Malibu resident Pickleball clinics have been on the rise. Photo courtesy of Tucker FortsonPickleball has been a recent phenomenon in both Pepperdine and the United States. There has been a surge of interest in the new sport, with 130 new affiliated Pickleball locations per month, … [Read more...] about Making a Racquet on Campus: Pickleball at Pepperdine
Pepperdine Loses in Final Seconds to USC 2–0
Goalie Taylor Rath sends a goal kick downfield Sunday, April 2, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Despite putting up a number of saves, Rath conceded two goals late in the second half. Photo by Colton RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Soccer lost 2-0 to USC in the final seconds of their spring season game at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on April 2.The game started off with a defensive battle … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Loses in Final Seconds to USC 2–0
Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Shows Depth During Pre-Season Play
The Pepperdine's Women's Tennis Team comes together before a match at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center on March 5. The Waves defeated Oklahoma State and continued their four-game win streak with a score of 4-1. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine’s Women’s Tennis Team excelled during pre-conference play and has swept The West Coast Conference weekly … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Shows Depth During Pre-Season Play