Sitting at 13-13 on the season, Pepperdine Women's Beach Volleyball is rapidly approaching the finish line and the WCC Championships. Before then, the Waves host two final tourneys, the Pepperdine Dual and Dual Days, both at the Pepperdine Beach Courts. Pepperdine opened the Pepperdine Dual on April 18, hosting the University of Oregon and Hope International University. This … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Beach Volleyball Secure Dominant 2-0 At Pepperdine Dual
Justin Rodriguez
Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges
At some point in life, everyone hits a wall. It might come from an unexpected diagnosis, perhaps a personal hardship or even a mental challenge that makes the future feel uncertain. For many Pepperdine students, life is not defined solely by academic achievements or personal milestones, but rather shaped by personal hurdles encountered along the way. Sophomore Ernest … [Read more...] about Rising Above: Pepperdine Students Overcome Life’s Toughest Challenges
Thank you, Waves: Athletes Reflect On What It Meant To Be A Wave
Four years. Exactly 1,460 days. It seems like a long time, yet it passed in the blink of an eye, and for those in the Class of 2025 who donned the "Waves" across their chest, their time is shortly coming to an end. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, these athletes gave Pepperdine everything they had, showcasing what it means to be a Wave. As the Class of 2025 … [Read more...] about Thank you, Waves: Athletes Reflect On What It Meant To Be A Wave
Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response
Editor’s note: This part of a reporting series, "From the Flames," that explores the aftermath of the recent L.A. County fires. In December of 2024, the Franklin Fire ignited in Malibu, burning 4,000 acres and dozens of structures. Students and faculty sheltered in place on campus while flames burned the nearby hillsides. Then, less than a month later, the Palisades Fire … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response
Pepperdine vs. Netflix: “Running Point”
The classic blue and orange, the timeless "Waves" name and the iconic number 37. These were once solely associated with Pepperdine University. Now, Pepperdine's name, image and likeness are alleged to be used without the university's permission in a new Netflix and Warner Brothers Entertainment show, "Running Point." The university is suing both Netflix and Warner Bros. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine vs. Netflix: “Running Point”