Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinion of the writer. Major League Baseball’s Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Competition Committee voted Sept. 9, to implement a pitch clock with the objective of shaving 20 to 30 minutes off of a three to four hour game. The pitch clock is a timer set at 15 seconds with the bases empty, 20 seconds with runners … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Controversy Surrounding the MLB Pitch Clock
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Men’s Volleyball Loses in a Tight Match to UCLA
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Joe Deluzio and senior outside hitter Akin Akinwumi go up for a block against UCLA on April 13 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves lost to the Bruins 3-1. Photos by Denver Patterson No. 9 Men’s Volleyball lost in a close match to No. 2 UCLA Bruins 3-1 on Thursday, April 13, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This puts the Waves at 16-12 on the … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Loses in a Tight Match to UCLA
Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
Art by Vivian Hsia Whether they are on the court or in the classroom, Pepperdine athletes said their faith impacts everything they do. Student athletes at Pepperdine said their faith has an influence on both their athletic careers and lives as a whole. They said their faith allows them to play for a higher purpose, which helps them to worry less when on the court or field. “My … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Bounceback Against Concordia
Graduate outside hitter Jaylen Jasper goes for a kill in a match against Concordia on April 8, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Jasper had 20 kills in the match. Photos by Lydia duPerier No. 8 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball beat the Concordia Eagles in a three-set sweep April 8, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves are now 16-11 on the season with two games left to play. The Waves started … [Read more...] about No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Bounceback Against Concordia
Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity
Art by Vivian HsiaPicture this.A group of kids are playing a game of kickball. One boy goes up to kick the ball and kicks it out of the field. He runs as fast as he can to home plate. He scores. All of the kids on his team cheer loudly and proudly for him. Then, another boy goes up to kick the ball. He’s nervous; there is pressure to do well. He kicks the ball, but it … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity