Art by Autumn Hardwick The emergence of social media has changed the way many industries operate. From updates on scores to real-time highlights and postgame content that makes morning-after print stories look archaic, sports journalism is no exception. Platforms like Instagram and Twitter have become an integral part of sports reporting and have started to take over many … [Read more...] about Sports Journalism Evolves in the Age of Social Media
Arthur Puu
Episode 6: Arthur Puu
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Paxton and Karl welcome back Arthur Puu (Pepp '18), the creator and original host of SportsWaves. Arthur joins the show to talk about his dream job working for ESPN, trade SportsWaves and Pepperdine stories, and reflect on the success of the Lakers and Dodgers. __________________________________________________ Follow … [Read more...] about Episode 6: Arthur Puu
Baseball Stays Hot, Sweeps San Diego
Photos by Arthur Puu Pepperdine Baseball extended their season-long winning streak to six, sweeping San Diego with a 14-1 win Friday, April 20, a 4-0 win on Saturday, April 21 and a 7-4 win on Sunday, April 22. With their streak at six straight wins dating back to last week's series against Santa Clara, the Waves are now 21-17 overall and 12-6 in West Coast Conference … [Read more...] about Baseball Stays Hot, Sweeps San Diego
No. 5 Men’s Volleyball upset by USC in MPSF Quarterfinals
Photos by Arthur Puu No. 5 Men's Volleyball fell to USC, 3-1 in the MPSF Quarterfinal on Saturday, April 14. Redshirt junior David Wieczorek, who was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Year on Thursday, led the Waves with 20 kills and seven digs. Pictured: Redshirt junior David Wieczorek (19) Senior Alex Harthaller finished the night with 15 … [Read more...] about No. 5 Men’s Volleyball upset by USC in MPSF Quarterfinals
Women’s Soccer Sweeps Awards at 2018 PEP Espys
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Women's Soccer captured a team-high four awards at the annual PEP Espys, a student-athlete awards ceremony hosted by the Athletics department, on Sunday, April 15.Senior Bri Visalli took home the award for "Female Athlete in a Starring Role" and junior Michelle Maemone was awarded the "Female Athlete in a Supporting Role." … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Sweeps Awards at 2018 PEP Espys