Photo by Marisa Padilla The title of collegiate mascot comes with great responsibility. It is an honor suited only for those with the highest caliber of school-spirit. Pepperdine’s own Willie the Wave is no exception. As the No. 1 fan, Willie is a beacon of enthusiasm and passion on and off the sideline. Mascots unify students and provide a symbol for fans watch. Although … [Read more...] about The three sides of Willie the Wave
Sports
Young fans flock to the baseball field
Photos by Sylvia Hartley Little League baseball is where almost every American ball player started and where they first developed their skills, ambitions and dreams. Pepperdine Athletics’ “Sundays at the Ballpark” initiative will give young baseball fans the opportunity to interact with the Waves baseball team and be a part of the excitement that accompanies a collegiate … [Read more...] about Young fans flock to the baseball field
Women’s basketball looks forward
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Women’s basketball had an up-and-down season to say the least. The program was in the midst of reform, featuring a young squad without a single senior and a first year Head Coach Ryan Weisenberg, who brought in a fresh outlook on how the team would run its offensive and defensive schemes. And for the most part, it worked. The team … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball looks forward
The professional and the star
Two players on the Pepperdine baseball team stand out — one for his noteworthy performance on the field and the other for his stellar performance off of it. These two teammates, and coincidentally, best friends, each have potential future professions that are far from the average college graduate’s. Left-handed pitcher and outfielder Aaron Brown, a junior, hopes to pursue a … [Read more...] about The professional and the star
Waves hit the shore with a win
Photos by Allison Hubbard The Waves assumed their natural place last week on top and on the shore. The No.1-ranked sand volleyball team dominated the Zuma court this weekend with decisive wins over unranked Cal State Northridge and No. 2 Southern California on Saturday. The sand volleyball team took the first AVCA Championship in 2012 and returned to the championships in … [Read more...] about Waves hit the shore with a win