Graphic by Ali Levens The Queen of England died on Sept. 8, and the 2022-23 NFL season kicked off, adding another tally to the win column for the United States.The first week of NFL action relieved the American public from the summer-long drought of pigskins and pylons, bringing as much excitement as you could imagine. Week 1 kept the traditions of the NFL’s history, but … [Read more...] about PGM Picks NFL Week 2
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No. 1 UCLA Hands No. 9 Women’s Soccer First Defeat
A Pepperdine and UCLA player battle for the ball during the Bruins’ 4-0 victory in Malibu on Sept. 18. The match was a physical contest throughout. Photos by Colton RubsamenNo. 9 Women’s Soccer fell 4-0 to No. 1 UCLA on a sunny afternoon at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Sept. 18. It was the Waves’ last match of their out-of-conference schedule, which they finished … [Read more...] about No. 1 UCLA Hands No. 9 Women’s Soccer First Defeat
Men’s Water Polo Bounces Back With 20-5 Victory Over No. 18 Brown
The Waves and Bears clash at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Sept. 18. The Waves bounced back after a tough defeat versus LMU with a convincing 20-5 victory. Photos by Chloe Chan Brown University Men’s Water Polo Head Coach Felix Mercado slammed his clipboard in frustration after the Bears committed another turnover midway through the second quarter. The Waves were already … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo Bounces Back With 20-5 Victory Over No. 18 Brown
Hot Shots: Lakers Will Return to Playoffs, Courtesy of Patrick Beverley
It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley.We all remember the show he put on after winning a play-in game against the Los Angeles Clippers last season. How could anyone forget the image of him standing on the scorer’s table, embracing the Minnesota crowd à la Kobe Bryant after winning his fifth and final … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Lakers Will Return to Playoffs, Courtesy of Patrick Beverley
Kevin Romar Continues to be Firestone’s Musical Hearth
DJ Kevin Romar poses for a picture at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 2. Romar said he started DJing 10 years ago and got a job with Pepperdine Athletics through his uncle, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Lorenzo Romar. Photos courtesy of Kevin Romar DJ Kevin Romar, age 34 and a native of Long Beach, Calif., first rose to fame as a professional skateboarder, touring … [Read more...] about Kevin Romar Continues to be Firestone’s Musical Hearth