“I go to Barneys; I go to Gucci, Louis, YSL. I go everywhere — Rodeo Drive, Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, Joyrich. I’m all around,” Russel Westbrook said to Steve Marsh of GQ in April 2013. Once upon a time the likes of Allen Iverson sauntered out of NBA stadiums in sagging jeans, an oversized shirt and dripping in bling. Then 2005 happened. David Stern couldn’t have … [Read more...] about Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada
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The Journey of a Recruit
Photo by Paola Ramos An athletic team is only as good as its athletes, and at a four-year college the pressure is even higher for coaches to literally and figuratively be on the ball about recruiting. Case in point: at the time he was being interviewed, men’s basketball Head Coach Marty Wilson was en route to the airport in Texas. He was about to scout out a potential … [Read more...] about The Journey of a Recruit
Men’s basketball secures bounce back win against Portland
Photo by Sarah Malone After losing a chance to take the first place spot in the WCC on Jan. 16 against Gonzaga, Pepperdine's men's basketball looked to bounce back against the conference rival Portland Pilots on Saturday night. Pepperdine was able to secure the win with a strong defensive second period, finishing 76-65 and improving the Waves record to 12-8 for the … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball secures bounce back win against Portland
Men’s basketball falls to WCC powerhouse, Gonzaga
Photo by Marisa Padilla With first place in the WCC at stake and a full student section cheering them on, the Pepperdine men's basketball team (4-3) jumped on Gonzaga (5-1) early to secure a 14-12 lead with 11:21 left on the clock. However, the Bulldogs' experience coupled with their defensive intensity, trumped the Waves at the buzzer, 70-53, on Thursday, Jan. 16. Prior to … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball falls to WCC powerhouse, Gonzaga
Polo’s senior White makes waves in pool
Photo by Sarah Malone Senior Danny White is ready to take water polo to the next level. It was not an easy choice for White to make the decision to redshirt his senior year and stay at Pepperdine a fifth year to play water polo, but he is glad for the opportunity to make the best of his last year here, especially under the tutelage of two coaches who were Olympians. “The … [Read more...] about Polo’s senior White makes waves in pool
