Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The year is 2025. The Oakland Athletics have played their final game in the city of Oakland, marking the third departure the city has seen from a professional sports team since the 2010s. Granted, although all the Golden State Warriors really did was just move the stadium across the bridge to San Francisco, … [Read more...] about Hotshots: Spread the Love Around America
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Pepperdine Athletes Share a Day in the Life
The life of a Pepperdine athlete is not one that brings many easy days, but often difficult ones that each athlete learns to embrace and endure. Three of Pepperdine's own athletes — Mahanth Chirravuri, junior Men's Golf athlete, Makena Mastora, senior Women's Basketball guard and Hannah Miller, sophomore Track Distance runner — each delve into their daily life as an athlete … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Share a Day in the Life
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
As Thanksgiving break came to a close, Pepperdine Women's Basketball traveled to the Walter Pyramid on Dec. 1 to face California State University, Long Beach. The Waves and the Beach were neck and neck until the final quarter of play, but Pepperdine ultimately fell to Long Beach State in a 61-68 loss.The Waves were on a three game win streak after consecutive victories over … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Students Connect Sports and Spirituality at Pepperdine
Pepperdine requires Chapel for every first and second year student, but there are many options from religious discussions to prayer and sports. Many athletes, in both the collegiate and professional realm, have religious ties, which is a contributing factor to why Sports Chapels at Pepperdine are so popular. “The theme of fellowship is what the Chapel was centered on,” … [Read more...] about Students Connect Sports and Spirituality at Pepperdine
Different Visions, Same Purpose Reflected Across Pepperdine Athletics
Three new head coaches joined the Pepperdine family this past summer, each coming from a multifaceted journey across the country as they bring their past successes and experience to the Malibu campus, eager to unleash their vision upon Pepperdine.At a Division I level collegiate athletic program, pressures and stakes are high as each new season brings forth new challenges and … [Read more...] about Different Visions, Same Purpose Reflected Across Pepperdine Athletics