Art by Vivian Hsia The 2022 Australian Open kicked off the tennis grand slam season in style Jan. 9-30. Ashleigh Barty won the women’s singles title Jan. 29, becoming the first Australian woman to claim a singles title at the event in 44 years. Then, Jan. 30, Rafael Nadal overcame a two-set deficit to beat Daniil Medvedev and claimed his record-breaking 21st grand slam … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Saying No to Novak Djokovic
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Women’s Basketball Weathers Saint Mary’s Storm in 70-65 Overtime Win
Head Coach Kristen Dowling (left) speaks to senior guard Cheyenne Givens (middle) and redshirt junior Becky Obinma (right) during a stoppage of play against Saint Mary's on Jan. 31. Givens and Obinma — who scored a career-high 19 points —were crucial parts of the Waves' overtime win. Photos by Audrey HartonoPepperdine Women’s Basketball battled back to defeat … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Weathers Saint Mary’s Storm in 70-65 Overtime Win
Temporary Fitness Center Faces More Delays
Construction crews continue work on Pepperdine's new temporary fitness center Feb 3. Large amounts of rain over winter break caused pooling in the site, and contributed to the delay on completion. Photo by Samantha Torre A construction zone between Seaside and Eden House and no fitness center in sight greets students according to winter break. According to an October Graphic … [Read more...] about Temporary Fitness Center Faces More Delays
Men’s Volleyball Receives First Loss of the Season in Battle Against UCSB
The team gathers after getting in a huge point in the 4th set Jan. 21, against UCSB. This is the only loss Pepperdine has suffered on the season so far. Photos by Mary Elisabeth The No. 2 Pepperdine Men's Volleyball team (3-1) suffered its first loss of the season as UC Santa Barbara (2-3) pulled off a five-set upset, 24-26, 25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 15-7, on Friday, Jan 21 in … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Receives First Loss of the Season in Battle Against UCSB
Women’s Swim and Dive Blows Azusa Pacific Out of the Water
Pepperdine and Azusa Pacific compete in the last dual meet of the 2021-22 season Jan. 29. Pepperdine won 154.5 - 105.5 against Azusa. Photo by Ella Coates The Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive made waves yesterday in their win 154.5 - 105.5 against Azusa Pacific on Jan. 29. This was the team’s last dual meet before moving onto championships and postseason events. This was also … [Read more...] about Women’s Swim and Dive Blows Azusa Pacific Out of the Water