Photo by Sylvia Hartley I woke up, stared out the window and realized it was still dark out. As I got ready for the day I couldn’t believe the schedule that laid ahead. Two years ago, during my freshman year, I was tossed into a new, environment — from 7 a.m. practices to a 16-unit coursework load. Out of high school I was offered a scholarship to play soccer at … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of an Athlete: Matt West
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Soccer Soaked Up Hawaiian Sun
Art by Peau Porotesano As the final whistle blew and the game came to an end, the Waves were showered with alohas and handmade leis from senior midfielder Ally Holtz’s mother and sister. Even though the Waves ended in a scoreless game against the Washington State University Cougars and a 2-0 loss to the UCLA Bruins, they took in the beauty of Oahu and spent time exploring … [Read more...] about Soccer Soaked Up Hawaiian Sun
The Climb: Q&A with Rock Climbing Senior Aaron Sever
Photos by Shawn Jones If senior Aaron Sever finds himself between a rock and a hard place, that is exactly where he wants to be. Sever boulders, climbs rocks and chases adventure. As a Pepperdine student, Sever can be found hiking and climbing at Malibu Creek State Park or the Echo Cliffs in the Santa Monica mountains. Born in Gardenerville, Nev., near Lake Tahoe, Sever was … [Read more...] about The Climb: Q&A with Rock Climbing Senior Aaron Sever
Sports: Highlight of the Week
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Men’s Water Polo // Red shirt junior Luke Hewko scored a last-second goal to clinch a 10-9 win against Whittier in the Saturday season opener. The Waves start their season 2-0 and play UC Santa Barbara Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and LMU Friday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. at home. __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about Sports: Highlight of the Week
Soul Surfers Take to the Waves
Photos by Shawn Jones Surfing Calls for Community A group of Pepperdine students gathered together in prayer and worship on the sand before hopping into the crisp waves Easter morning. As the sun started to rise, the group circled up and reflected on their lives while marveling at the many surf memories to come. The group then shredded the Sunday sunrise waves … [Read more...] about Soul Surfers Take to the Waves