Art by Sofia CifuentesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Sports culture is as embedded within the American DNA as nearly anything could possibly get. Nearly three-quarters of surveyed adults in the United States watch at least one of the premier American pro … [Read more...] about Opinion: The NFL Reigns Supreme as the Best Major American Sports League
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Rant: Having a Football Team is Pointless
Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. Coming to Pepperdine, the fact we didn’t have a football team never really bothered me. I can count on one hand the number of football games I attended in high school. Not because I didn’t care, but because my school's team wasn't that good. This brings me to my first point as to why Pepperdine does not … [Read more...] about Rant: Having a Football Team is Pointless
Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. There is no better way to show school spirit than with a football team. As students approach the college application process, campus culture and school pride play a major role in deciding where to attend. Tailgates and packed stadiums cheering your team on are defining parts of the traditional college … [Read more...] about Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the Conference Championships of the ’25-’26 Playoffs
Art by Cara TangDespite being down seven points with less than a minute to go in the fourth, the Bears were not going down without a fight. A touchdown pass to Cole Kmet with 18 seconds left sent the game to overtime. The Rams won the coin toss and elected to take the ball first. Chicago's defense got the ball back for Caleb Williams before he threw an interception, giving life … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the Conference Championships of the ’25-’26 Playoffs
Hotshots: 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions
Art by Ava Anderson Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. The NFL playoffs are underway, and after a great first two playoff weekends, football fans are set up for an entertaining final month. Here’s my predictions for the final two rounds of the 2025 playoffs. NFC Championship: Seahawks vs. Rams The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams … [Read more...] about Hotshots: 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions