Photos by Terra Atwood New season, new faces, new goals. Pepperdine women’s volleyball brings another new and exciting season to Firestone Fieldhouse this year. After finishing the season with an overall record of 17-14, going 8-10 in the West Coast Conference (good for 6th in the standings), Head Coach Scott Wong looks to continue an upward trend of overall team … [Read more...] about Expectations Increase for Women’s Volleyball
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Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine has a rich history of Olympic participation, contributing athletes and coaches to nearly every summer Olympic Games. After returning with no medals in 2012, Pepperdine alumni and staff contributed to multiple bronze medals in Rio this summer. Pepperdine's volleyball tradition was evident in Rio, with four alumni and … [Read more...] about Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams The prodigal sons have returned. After a 20-year absence, the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams have returned from the land of Budweiser, and there’s excitement in the SoCal air. Many Angelenos began rooting for other teams after the Rams’ exodus, and some stopped watching football all together. This means that it might be time for a refresher … [Read more...] about Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
Start Your Year With These Must See Sporting Events
Photo courtesy of Clayton Graham Not many things can improve the beauty of Pepperdine's campus (perhaps functioning fountains, a stack of $100 bills on every dorm's doorstep or sophomore cross country star Nick Heath gapping the competition on Alumni Park could, but I digress). Several prominent online rankings, listicles and raving tweets can't be wrong: Malibu's oceanic … [Read more...] about Start Your Year With These Must See Sporting Events
MLB Preview: National League takes on the American League
Art work courtesy of Peau Portesano The beginning of a new baseball season is a beautiful thing. Hope springs eternal for everyone, regardless of their roster’s state. It’s the time of year when anything is possible. Dreams of October glory cloud the mind, while the cutthroat nature of a 162-game season hasn’t yet eviscerated hope. It’s the time of year … [Read more...] about MLB Preview: National League takes on the American League