Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. Coming to Pepperdine, the fact we didn’t have a football team never really bothered me. I can count on one hand the number of football games I attended in high school. Not because I didn’t care, but because my school's team wasn't that good. This brings me to my first point as to why Pepperdine does not … [Read more...] about Rant: Having a Football Team is Pointless
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Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. There is no better way to show school spirit than with a football team. As students approach the college application process, campus culture and school pride play a major role in deciding where to attend. Tailgates and packed stadiums cheering your team on are defining parts of the traditional college … [Read more...] about Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Men’s Basketball Falls at No. 8 Gonzaga 84-60
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball came up short in an 84-60 loss against the Gonzaga University Bulldogs on Jan. 21 at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. The Waves battled on the defensive end early but could not contain the Bulldogs offense as Pepperdine fell to 6-15 and 1-7 in West Coast Conference play.The short-handed Bulldogs, without their leading scorers … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Falls at No. 8 Gonzaga 84-60
Legacy, Championship, Success: Men’s Volleyball’s Uniforms Showcase Program’s Alumni
Pepperdine Men's Volleyball comes together after scoring a point against Menlo College on March 22 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The back of their jerseys contain the last name of all the players who have been a part of the program. File photo by Mary Elisabeth ('25) As Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball’s takes the court, their jerseys don’t just represent the current players; instead, … [Read more...] about Legacy, Championship, Success: Men’s Volleyball’s Uniforms Showcase Program’s Alumni
Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the Conference Championships of the ’25-’26 Playoffs
Art by Cara TangDespite being down seven points with less than a minute to go in the fourth, the Bears were not going down without a fight. A touchdown pass to Cole Kmet with 18 seconds left sent the game to overtime. The Rams won the coin toss and elected to take the ball first. Chicago's defense got the ball back for Caleb Williams before he threw an interception, giving life … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the Conference Championships of the ’25-’26 Playoffs