Senior Tabitha Vanderhorst (right) and Julian Baker, assistant director of Pepperdine Campus Recreation (second from right), pose with one of the Spring 2026 intramural basketball team. Vanderhorst has participated in intramural basketball since her freshman year. Photo courtesy of Tabitha VanderhorstThere is a silent grief that follows after realizing the sport someone loved … [Read more...] about Revival of Passion: Returning Back to the Game
Julian Baker
All Your Recreational Needs: This is Campus Rec
Campus Recreation at Pepperdine is more than just a program — it's a gateway to adventure, fitness and connection. From group fitness classes and competitive sports to guided hikes and kayaking at the Channel Islands, Campus Rec brings students together in an active community that thrives on the unique landscape of Malibu.For years, Campus Rec has been a resource students … [Read more...] about All Your Recreational Needs: This is Campus Rec
Pepperdine Rugby Football Club Brings Students Together
Pepperdine Men's Rugby Team poses for their 2022-23 season photo at the Alumni Fields at Pepperdine University. The rugby team competes in a NCAA Division III team, according to Gold Coast Conference Intercollegiate Rugby. Photo courtesy of Ryan BoughWhile Pepperdine students may be familiar with the University's athletic teams that compete in the West Coast Conference, one … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Rugby Football Club Brings Students Together
Pepperdine Surf Team Finds Balance Among Challenges
Senior Jeff Proodian rides the wave in the Huntington Beach Pier Competition in July. Proodian said he's been with the surf team since his first year. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Proodian Club sports athletes differ greatly from NCAA Division I. Though these are a lot of similarities, like watching film, having multiple practices a day and grueling work of balancing hectic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Surf Team Finds Balance Among Challenges
Club Sport Athletes Compete and Find Community
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