Update: This story was updated Jan. 29 to include Janes' interest in sports and entertainment law and the Cheer Team being her motivation to pursue a career in that field. The Pepperdine Cheer team has a new lead this year, as Daphne Janes, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, has found her way to Malibu to become the new Cheer Head Coach, according to Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Former Cowboys Cheerleader Becomes Waves New Head Coach
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Men’s Basketball Struggles in the Second Half Result in 86-61 loss to Gonzaga
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball fell to the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-61 Jan. 18, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This loss puts the Waves at 9-11 on the season and 2-3 in conference play. Despite the two teams being neck and neck in the first half, the Waves weren’t able to keep up in the second half, and they fell to the Bulldogs. Sophomore forward Jevon Porter was the leading scorer for … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Struggles in the Second Half Result in 86-61 loss to Gonzaga
Global Talent Comes to Malibu
Malibu is one of the most recognizable cities in California, according to CNN. From being the home of many celebrities to being mentioned in numerous songs, Malibu attracts people from all over the world. Since Pepperdine is the only university in the city, many students seize the opportunity to come to school in Malibu. Ten percent of Pepperdine's student body is made up of … [Read more...] about Global Talent Comes to Malibu
No. 11 Men’s Volleyball Starts 2024 Season 4-0
No. 11 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball has begun the 2024 season on a four-game win streak. The Waves most recently defeated Long Island University on Jan. 13, and Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 14, both at Firestone Fieldhouse.After Pepperdine took the first set, LIU seemed to have adjust as they won the second set 25-22 to tie the match 1-1. Pepperdine responded to this with a … [Read more...] about No. 11 Men’s Volleyball Starts 2024 Season 4-0
No. 8 Women’s Tennis Competes in Freeman Memorial Tournament
No. 8 Pepperdine Women’s Tennis competed in the Freeman Memorial Tournament on Jan. 12-14, in Las Vegas. The Waves had eight singles and five doubles victories in the tournament. Graduate Lisa Zaar started off the tournament with an upset by defeating the No. 2 singles player in the nation, Oklahoma State junior Ange Oby Kajuru, in two sets. Junior Savannah Broadus, senior … [Read more...] about No. 8 Women’s Tennis Competes in Freeman Memorial Tournament