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
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Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams The prodigal sons have returned. After a 20-year absence, the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams have returned from the land of Budweiser, and there’s excitement in the SoCal air. Many Angelenos began rooting for other teams after the Rams’ exodus, and some stopped watching football all together. This means that it might be time for a refresher … [Read more...] about Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
Start Your Year With These Must See Sporting Events
Photo courtesy of Clayton Graham Not many things can improve the beauty of Pepperdine's campus (perhaps functioning fountains, a stack of $100 bills on every dorm's doorstep or sophomore cross country star Nick Heath gapping the competition on Alumni Park could, but I digress). Several prominent online rankings, listicles and raving tweets can't be wrong: Malibu's oceanic … [Read more...] about Start Your Year With These Must See Sporting Events
BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
Image Courtesy of BSAAs Pepperdine moves toward more diversity, inclusion and cultural competence, the Black Student Association (BSA) is here and thrilled to begin its a monthly column in the Graphic. We hope to use this space as an avenue to share our perspective on topics that are of importance to us, especially topics that impact our lives as students at Pepperdine.BSA is … [Read more...] about BSA’s New Column Amplifies Their Voice
Embrace Change in College
Art Courtesy of Nate Barton I have always been jealous of students who seemed to have complete confidence in their plans for the future. I envied the confidence they seemed to have in who they were. Developing a plan of action for my future seemed so easy if only I could make up my mind about who I wanted to be.Despite my efforts to settle on a single plan, I acted more like a … [Read more...] about Embrace Change in College