Sydney Sauter, a senior nutritional science major, grew up in a conservative household in the South. Surrounded by relatives and peers who discounted feminism, she fell into a dislike of the movement and what it stood for.From a young age, Sauter said she learned from her single mother and like-minded peers in Oklahoma and Arkansas to belittle, compete with and tear down women, … [Read more...] about Sydney Sauter: Women Supporting Women
COVID-19 Impacts Athletic Recruitment and Coaching
Graphic by Ali LevensFollowing the NCAA’s March 12 cancellation of the winter and spring sports seasons to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prospective Pepperdine athletes for its 17 teams are among some of those in concern.On March 18, the NCAA Division 1 council leadership instituted mandates that bar recruits from meeting coaches in-person until April 15 at the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Impacts Athletic Recruitment and Coaching
Jennifer Hudson Headlines 44th Associate’s Dinner
Singer Jennifer Hudson gives an emotional performance during the 44th Annual Pepperdine Associate's Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22.Photos by Ali LevensPresident Jim Gash announced plans to build a new sports complex and to establish a Pepperdine campus in Africa at the annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner. He also expressed gratitude for Andrew K. Benton for the smooth transition … [Read more...] about Jennifer Hudson Headlines 44th Associate’s Dinner
Swimmer Opens Up About Spahn Era
Five swimmers encourage a teammate after she completed a race at their home invitational against Azusa Pacific University. Photo by Ali Levens After a dramatic season for the Pepperdine Swim and Dive team, the Waves competed at the PCSC Championships and placed second with 1,311.5 points behind Cal State East Bay. The team broke five school records: freshman Emily Morton … [Read more...] about Swimmer Opens Up About Spahn Era
M. Volleyball Overcomes Two-Set Deficit to Defeat CUI
The Men's Volleyball team hoots and hollers after finishing the fifth set with a kill by Alex Gettinger against CUI on Wednesday.Photos by Ali LevensThe nationally-ranked No. 7 Men’s Volleyball team put down a five-set nail-biter victory over the Concordia University Irvine Eagles to celebrate 50 years of the program.“I think our guys are constantly reminded that a … [Read more...] about M. Volleyball Overcomes Two-Set Deficit to Defeat CUI