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Nick Charkhedian

Hip-Hop: Growing With Music

November 11, 2025 by Nick Charkhedian

Kenard poses with his fingers at Malibu Bluffs Park on Oct. 15. Kenard is from Canton, Ohio, but now lives in the Los Angeles area and is a student at Pepperdine University. Hip-hop is a middle-aged man. His beard is long, his clothes are new and he’s taken on a different tone than the one he used to be recognized by. His distinctive qualities that people identified him with … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop: Growing With Music

Waves Freshman Guard Prepares For 2025-26 Season

November 6, 2025 by Nick Charkhedian

Freshman guard Anto Balian celebrating during Blue and Orange Madness on Oct. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Balian averaged 31.9 points per game during his senior year at Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School. Photo by Melissa Houston Anto Balian, Pepperdine Men's Basketball freshman guard, is part of the new Waves' look ahead of the 2025-26 season. Balian recently graduated … [Read more...] about Waves Freshman Guard Prepares For 2025-26 Season

Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Takes Two At Waves Tourney

April 17, 2025 by Nick Charkhedian

Pepperdine Women's Beach Volleyball hosted three schools for the Waves Tourney at the Pepperdine Beach Courts on April 11 and 12. The Waves are now in the final month of their regular season and entered the home stand on a five-game losing streak, bumping their season record below .500 to 11-12.In their first matchup, the Waves faced off against the University of San Francisco … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Takes Two At Waves Tourney

Men’s Basketball Shocks with Cinderella Run At WCC Championships

March 31, 2025 by Nick Charkhedian

Pepperdine Men’s Basketball's season ended on a high note during their underdog run in the WCC Basketball Championship. The Waves made it as far as the semifinal, their first time back in the semifinal since 2021.The Waves' regular season ended March 1, with a loss to Washington State University, 90-83. The team lost their final five games of the season and won just two … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Shocks with Cinderella Run At WCC Championships

Beach Volleyball Wins Three In Asics Classic

March 26, 2025 by Nick Charkhedian

Pepperdine Women's Beach Volleyball approached the middle of their season and hosted three schools in the Asics Classic.Pepperdine hosted the Asics Classic at the Pepperdine Beach Courts from March 21 to March 22, and Pepperdine played four games over the course of two days. The Waves entered the Asics Classic with a 5-6 record on the season.The Waves opened the weekend against … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Wins Three In Asics Classic

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