After a month of national protests - the National Football League is suffering in ratings. A recent poll displays the effect the recent controversy has had on the sport. NewsWaves reporter Jack McGrath reports on the latest sports news. … [Read more...] about American’s Favorite Sport
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Take A Knee And Listen
Art by Peau PorotesanoNFL kneeling protests are about racism, and the claim that they disrespect members of the armed forces is a malicious misrepresentation of participants' intentions. To misconstrue it in this way is not only wrong, but it proves exactly why it's necessary that awareness on this subject be raised."I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a … [Read more...] about Take A Knee And Listen
The Graphic Answers Your Post-Super Bowl LI Questions
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Super Bowl has become such a major cultural event that it's essentially a holiday at this point. In fact, it's the second best, after the December blitz of Christmas/Hannukah/Kwanzaa/New Year's. Even those who don't like football watch this one game a year, just like the massive amount of people who only attend church on Easter. Super Bowl LI was a … [Read more...] about The Graphic Answers Your Post-Super Bowl LI Questions
Enjoy a Different College Experience
Graphic by Nate BartonIf you've ever shared your experiences at Pepperdine with students from other schools, you may have found that this school is a bit different. Obviously the fact that our campus is basically on the beach, and there are mountain lions and brand new Ferraris roaming about, set it apart, but it goes much deeper than that. We as Pepperdine students find a … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Different College Experience
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections
Art by Peau PorotesanoEvery year the sport seasons come and go. Every year we see the same low attendance numbers at sporting events. Although there are many theories as to why Pepperdine sports don't draw many fans, we believe it is our duty as attendees of this school to attend more games across a variety of sports. Perhaps one of the reasons why Pepperdine’s crowds are … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections