Photos by Hung Le After a disappointing first semester pre-season slate that saw the Waves lose every match, there has been some cause for concern entering the regular season. Pepperdine’s inexperience was on full display in the preseason. The underclassmen-heavy roster proved vulnerable in its early stages. Players on the team, however, finally feel as though they’re … [Read more...] about Club rugby starts season with big win over UC Riverside
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Wave turned Flash: Williams drafted in the first round to New York
Photos courtesy of Graphic Media File Former Pepperdine women’s soccer star Lynn Williams was selected by the Western New York Flash in the first round of the National Women’s Soccer League Draft on January 16th. Williams, who played all four years at Pepperdine, went sixth overall as one of the four top-10 selections made by the Flash. "I'm really happy about this … [Read more...] about Wave turned Flash: Williams drafted in the first round to New York
Pepperdine Adds Indoor Women’s Track and Expands Men’s Track Program
Photos courtesy of Robert Radnoti A new team has been added to Pepperdine University’s athletics program. The creation of the Pepperdine women’s indoor track team is a significant addition for the university. There are 16 members comprising the new team, according to Pepperdine cross-country and track captain, Stasia Demick, Sports editor for The Graphic. Men’s track team … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Adds Indoor Women’s Track and Expands Men’s Track Program
Tennis Teams Start Off Seasons, Men and Women Look To Gain Momentum
Photos by Rhema Gabriela Starting off their respective seasons were Pepperdine's tennis teams, with the men traveling into the City of Angels, while the women made their way east into the Lone Star State to get their first competition of the year. Playing at USC, the men’s tennis team got off to a rocky start, dropping their first two matches of the season. Playing … [Read more...] about Tennis Teams Start Off Seasons, Men and Women Look To Gain Momentum
Melinda Marchiano Helps Dance In Flight Soar
Photo courtesy of Austin Winchell Editor's note: This semester, the Graphic will be covering non-traditional athletic events in order to expand the reader's definitions an athlete. A lot happened in 1994: "Forrest Gump" was a phenomenon, baseball was on strike and America's sort-of-sweetheart Justin Bieber was born. But 1994 was also a big year in Pepperdine history, as … [Read more...] about Melinda Marchiano Helps Dance In Flight Soar