There was only room for one up on the mountaintop.The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated after seven weeks of play for the 2024 NFL Season. The Chiefs handed the San Francisco 49ers their fourth loss of the season in a 28-18 win. Scoring 14 points in both the second and fourth quarters, that would be all the Chiefs needed to seal the deal against an injury-riddled Niners … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the 2024 NFL Season (Week 8)
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Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries
Junior Isabel Montoya, women's basketball point guard, poses with a basketball. Montoya said she's expressed resilience and stillness in her recovery. Photos by Lucian HimesJunior Isabel Montoya, women’s basketball point guard, said her first experience with basketball was playing pickup in elementary school.“It was the first sport where I really had to prove … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries
“God is a Healer”: Kim Yeung Finds Deeper Identity in Christ after Tennis Injury
Photo courtesy of Kim Yeung From serving on the tennis court to serving young adults in the church, a single injury changed the entire trajectory of Pepperdine alumna Kim Yeung’s life. Yeung grew up as a competitive tennis player, working toward her life-long goal of playing at the collegiate level. After sustaining a knee injury that left her unable to walk, run or play … [Read more...] about “God is a Healer”: Kim Yeung Finds Deeper Identity in Christ after Tennis Injury
Trevor Hinkel Completes Rehab, Earns No. 1 Role
Redshirt freshman Trevor Hinkel smiles during a Zoom call in his Lovernich apartment on campus March 1. Hinkel recovered from elbow surgery to become the Waves' No. 1 starter. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanWhile all of Pepperdine Baseball eventually had its season cut short due to COVID-19, redshirt freshman Trevor Hinkel had his season cut short well before early March. After a … [Read more...] about Trevor Hinkel Completes Rehab, Earns No. 1 Role
Is ‘Back to School’ Better Described as ‘Back to Pain?’
Art by Ally ArmstrongWhen nearing the end of summer, back to school commercials run constantly, advertising sales on supplies, the newest fashion trends and the most in-style backpack brands this year.Shopping for the coolest, most fashionable backpack may seem like quite a task avoiding dull colors, bulkiness and certainly those with wheels. But trading in that posh Lululemon … [Read more...] about Is ‘Back to School’ Better Described as ‘Back to Pain?’