Pepperdine’s Women Lacrosse Team poses for a team picture March 13, 2022 on Cal State Fullerton’s soccer field. Senior Peyton Lee said during the club fair of fall semester 2018, the head coach of the lacrosse team asked her if she was interested in joining the team, and she decided to give it a shot. Photo courtesy of Peyton Lee As Pepperdine students adjust to the various … [Read more...] about Club Sport Athletes Compete and Find Community
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Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic
The Pepperdine "Super Smash Brothers Ultimate" team participates in Mainstage, a competitive tournament, in November 2021. The team saw an increase in interest and participation during and after the semesters students were engaged in remote learning. Photo courtesy of @PeppEsports Instagram The world’s first gaming console, the Magnavox Odyssey, debuted in 1972 and launched … [Read more...] about Gaming Increases in Popularity During the Pandemic
First-year Performs Her Way to Pepperdine
Photos courtesy of Anastasia CondolonVisionary Anastasia Condolon shows off her school spirit with a pink Pepperdine sweatshirt shortly after receiving her acceptance. She said she was extremely excited to be accepted.First-year Anastasia Condolon said she is a jack of all trades — she is a self-proclaimed singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker, photographer and author.In … [Read more...] about First-year Performs Her Way to Pepperdine
Sport and Activity Clubs Remain Active in Malibu and Beyond
Two divers observe a sea turtle during a scuba diving trip. Pepperdine Scuba Club continued activities this semester, and president Kyla Lucey said she even plans to get members certified remotely. Photo courtesy of Jon Feyer Some students believed they would have anything but a normal experience when classes went online. Several sports-related clubs on campus ensured that … [Read more...] about Sport and Activity Clubs Remain Active in Malibu and Beyond
Esports Wins First-Ever WCC League of Legends Tournament
The West Coast Conference champions pose in the Genesis Lab following their victory over USF on Dec. 8, 2019. Photo courtesy of Grace Ramsey Pepperdine's League of Legends team is off to a 4–0 start in 2020 West Coast Conference round-robin play, just two months after winning the WCC's inaugural esports tournament. The League team, part of a Pepperdine esports program … [Read more...] about Esports Wins First-Ever WCC League of Legends Tournament