Photos and image by Kyle CajeroAuthor's note: If I learned anything from Pepperdine Journalism professor Wendy Fontaine's Journalism 241 class, it's never to bury a lede. In order to honor her during her last semester as a Pepperdine professor, I'll take her advice.Pepperdine was walloped 93-67 at USC on Sunday for the Waves' fifth-straight loss. In a game that was never … [Read more...] about Views from the Six (Dollar Seats)
Kyle Cajero
Low Tide: Waves Drop Seven in a Row
Photo by Milan Loiacono November 22nd. That's how long it's been since Pepperdine Men's Basketball team won a game. After starting the season with a 4-1 record — including two wins over NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago, Weber State and Little Rock — Pepperdine has slid ungracefully to a 4-8 record due to an unfortunate slew of injuries and a lack of defense. … [Read more...] about Low Tide: Waves Drop Seven in a Row
Three Man Weave: Men’s Basketball Starts Season 2-0
Photos by Milan Loiacono Sometimes, you've gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic's "Three Man Weave" series, writers Kyle Cajero, Jackson Hogan and Arthur Puu share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine's men's basketball team. This week's edition covers Pepperdine's early-season victories over Cal Poly and Weber State. Numbers Never Lie … [Read more...] about Three Man Weave: Men’s Basketball Starts Season 2-0
West Coast Conference: Same As It Ever Was?
Photos by Brett Bean New year, same result? Not quite. Pepperdine is slated for a fourth place finish in the West Coast Conference, according to the West Coast Conference coaches' poll conducted on Oct. 31. But this is only ten percent of the story. What about the rest of the conference? How many tournament bids will the WCC have this season? Will USD finish higher … [Read more...] about West Coast Conference: Same As It Ever Was?
Men’s Basketball Begins a New Chapter
Photos by Brett Bean One of my favorite children's books is Margery Cuyler and David Catrow's "That's Good! That's Bad!" It's a clever story about a young boy's comedic, yet somewhat terrifying journey around a zoo. What makes this story memorable is how the narrator plays with the reader's perspective of what's actually good or bad: Several moments that appear to doom the … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Begins a New Chapter