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
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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
Men’s Volleyball Takes Care of Business in 3-0 Sweep
Junior middle blocker Anderson Fuller and redshirt sophomore Eli Crane go up for a block against Cal Lutheran at Firestone Fieldhouse on April 1. Fuller had four block assists, and Crane merited two assists and a single solo block. Photos by Brandon RubsamenMen's Volleyball earned a 3-0 victory over Cal Lutheran at Firestone Fieldhouse on April 1.Following two away losses on … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Takes Care of Business in 3-0 Sweep
Making a Racquet on Campus: Pickleball at Pepperdine
Malibu residents play Pickleball at Pepperdine campus in December 2022. Alongside student groups, Malibu resident Pickleball clinics have been on the rise. Photo courtesy of Tucker FortsonPickleball has been a recent phenomenon in both Pepperdine and the United States. There has been a surge of interest in the new sport, with 130 new affiliated Pickleball locations per month, … [Read more...] about Making a Racquet on Campus: Pickleball at Pepperdine