Pepperdine Graphic

2014

Graphic Wins Four Awards

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Sacha Irick, Alexander Hayes and Mariella Rudi took home four Pacemakers at the 2014 Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association Conference on Nov. 1 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Sacha Irick won third place in the comic panel/strip category at the 2014 ACP cartooning awards. This is the Graphic's first-ever nomination and win in the … [Read more...] about Graphic Wins Four Awards

Mr. All-American crowns a runner

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Photos by Arin DeGroff “Thrilling. Exciting. Everything you could have imagined,” volleyball player and MC Matt West, a junior, said in regards to the 2014 Mr. All-American pageant. For those who are unfamiliar with the event, the annual springtime beauty pageant is a competition between freshman male athletes for the coveted title as the quintessential “All-American” … [Read more...] about Mr. All-American crowns a runner

Songfest: “Bright Lights, Big City”

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Photo by Kailyn Neil In a school abundant with passion for the arts, it’s not a surprise that Songfest is one of Pepperdine’s most beloved traditions. This year’s show will honor the tradition by captivating audiences with outstanding performances and dazzling lights, as the theme is “Bright Lights, Big City.”   Songfest took place for the first time in the spring … [Read more...] about Songfest: “Bright Lights, Big City”

Men’s basketball leaves tournament with loss in quarterfinals

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Photo Courtesy of Kyle Terada/West Coast Conference Men's basketball faced off against Saint Mary's in the quarterfinal round of the WCC Championship Tournament at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on March 9, coming to within 7 points of the lead with 8:30 left to play but ultimately losing to the Gaels 80-69. The No. 5 seeded Waves secured a first round bye in the … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball leaves tournament with loss in quarterfinals

Women’s basketball loses quarterfinal to BYU

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Photo by Sylvia Hartley After securing a first round win against Santa Clara on Thursday and ending a 15 game losing streak, the No. 10 seeded women's basketball team entered the quarterfinal matchup of the WCC Championship Tournament against No. 2 seeded BYU on Friday at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, hoping to pull off another upset win. The hot shooting and rebounding … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball loses quarterfinal to BYU