Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive Team poses with the Pacific Coast Swim and Dive Conference Championship Trophy in St. George, Utah, on Feb. 19. The team broke multiple school records throughout the meet. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics It took 36 years and three straight second place finishes, but Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team finally captured their elusive … [Read more...] about ‘Culture Wins Championships,’ Swim and Dive Secures First Championship in Program History
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No. 7 Men’s Volleyball Sweeps George Mason in Convincing Fashion
Senior outside hitter Ben Weinberg tools the George Mason block in the Waves’ three-set win at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 11. Weinberg contributed six kills in Pepperdine's 3-0 sweep against George Mason. Photos by Audrey Hartono No. 7 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball (9-6) swept George Mason (7-9) in straight sets 25-18, 25-14, 25-17 March 11. Prior to Friday’s contest, the … [Read more...] about No. 7 Men’s Volleyball Sweeps George Mason in Convincing Fashion
Hot Shots: The Superior Swiss Super League
Art by Autumn HardwickI know it's odd. How does some American-born kid from Seattle get into a soccer league from Switzerland? But most importantly, why should you become a new fan of this lesser known soccer league?Right in our back yard, the Swiss Super League is one of the best opportunities for Pepperdine students to get into soccer. Because of the proximity to the … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: The Superior Swiss Super League
Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73
Junior forward Jan Zidek takes a contested shot from the three-point line Feb. 24. The Waves lost to the Broncos 89-73. Photos by Ryan Bough Pepperdine Men's Basketball (7-21) lost their fifth straight conference game to Santa Clara University (19-10) on Feb. 24 with a score of 89-73. The Waves came off of a nail-biting loss to Portland going into the matchup. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73
Housing Policy, Higher Salaries Mark Improvements for Minor League Baseball Players
First baseman Giovanni “Gio” Brusa plays for the Guadalajara Mariachis in Zapopan, Mexico in 2021. The San Francisco Giants, the organization that drafted Brusa in 2016, cut him in 2020, and Brusa has sought an opportunity in independent baseball leagues since. Photo courtesy of Gio BrusaWithin the past two years, Major League Baseball has raised starting salaries … [Read more...] about Housing Policy, Higher Salaries Mark Improvements for Minor League Baseball Players