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GREG BARNETTSports Editor The No.-5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team fell to No.-8 UC Irvine on Wednesday night despite capturing the first game. The Anteaters defeated the Waves for the second time in two weeks (25-30, 30-23, 30-25, 30-28). With the loss, Pepperdine fell to 5-4 in MPSF conference play while Irvine improved to 4-4 in the conference. “We gave it our best shot … [Read more...] about Waves lose to Anteaters, again

GREG BARNETTSports Editor  Pepperdine senior setter Jonathan Winder of the men’s volleyball team is making a big impact both on and off the court. When in uniform, he’s one of the Waves’ known leaders. When not, he’s a leader in the communnity. Winder recentely sat down with the Graphic to discuss these two leadership roles.  What charities or volunteer work are you involved … [Read more...] about Setter eyes non-profit foundation, overseas pro play

DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer More fallout from Vance Walberg’s resignation occurred earlier this week. Freshmen Daniel Johnson and Gus Clardy decided to leave the team, according to Athletic Director John Watson. Clardy, a walk-on from Texas, left the team to focus on his studies at Pepperdine. Johnson left Malibu altogether, leaving school and heading back to his native Australia. … [Read more...] about Two Waves leave basketball team

CHRIS KOCHMANStaff Writer  Michelle Fadley stumbles out of bed at 6 a.m. to prepare for swimming practice. Like most students she was up late the night before studying for an exam. She eats breakfast, collects her books and swimming gear, then heads out to the pool. Before she steps out the door of her on-campus apartment she hears a faint cry. It’s her 2 year-old daughter, … [Read more...] about A ‘Wave’ of Change: College journey becomes family

TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s basketball team was dealt its 10th defeat in its past 11 games  Saturday night, falling 70-57 to conference foe Loyola Marymount at Firestone Fieldhouse. “Not a great effort in terms of intensity,” Head Coach Julie Rousseau said after the game. “I thought LMU just brought more intensity … we didn’t play as well together as we … [Read more...] about Waves drop fifth straight to rival Lions at Fieldhouse