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Major and Udenyi Talk Leadership

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Photos by Milan Loiacono Stereotypically, people think of younger basketball players as having one thing on their mind: scoring. How often do you see high school and college point guards try to pull a Russell Westbrook and carry the entire team on his back? Usually, it doesn't work because 99.999 percent of point guards aren't Russell Westbrook. So it's refreshing to hear … [Read more...] about Major and Udenyi Talk Leadership

NBA: Western Conference Preview

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Art by Peau Porotesano It’s that time again when the “best of the west” and the “pest of the west” come out to compete for the title of Western Conference Champions. With all the offseason drama surrounding the NBA’s Western Conference over the past few months, it is finally time to evaluate how everything shook out for the 2016-17 season. Gone are legendary icons of … [Read more...] about NBA: Western Conference Preview

Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories

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Photo Courtesy of Maddi Hassell When sophomore Maddi Hassell was a freshman in high school, she volunteered to represent her cheer team at the National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The day initially began as an opportunity to gain a few service hours, but by the end she realized she had gained something far more valuable than could ever be put on a … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories

Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio

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Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine has a rich history of Olympic participation, contributing athletes and coaches to nearly every summer Olympic Games. After returning with no medals in 2012, Pepperdine alumni and staff contributed to multiple bronze medals in Rio this summer. Pepperdine's volleyball tradition was evident in Rio, with four alumni and … [Read more...] about Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio