Freshman midfielder Fiona McCormick battles the University of California, Berkeley at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Aug. 20. The Waves picked up a 1-0 win over the Golden Bears to improve to 2-0-1 on the season. Photos by Guinevere HesseThe tide is rising at Tari Frahm Rokus Field — and the Waves are rising with it. This year’s Pepperdine Women’s Soccer team is … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Rises to 2026 Season Challenge
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Lizzy Crawford Races Through Pepperdine Track History
Pepperdine junior Lizzy Crawford races for the Waves in the Santa Barbara Gaucho Relays on March 7. In her junior year, Crawford has broken five school records and become the first woman in program history to qualify for NCAA Regionals, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photo courtesy of Lizzy CrawfordMost runners chase the clock. Pepperdine junior Lizzy Crawford chased … [Read more...] about Lizzy Crawford Races Through Pepperdine Track History
Through the Looking Glass: How People-Watching Brings a New Perspective
People sit on a lawn in early March in San Francisco. People-watching is a common way to connect with those you may never meet. Photos by Melissa HoustonIt is easy to people-watch in Los Angeles — an urban center of life that is home to almost 4 million people. In such a populated city, millions of stories are waiting to be told by each person just trying to live their … [Read more...] about Through the Looking Glass: How People-Watching Brings a New Perspective
The Connections Shared Around the Table
A pair shares a meal in a park in Venice Beach, Calif. Food can bring people closer together in an intimate setting. Photo by Melissa HoustonAli De La Torre, a third-year student at UCSB, said even as a self-sufficient adult, she can still recall the fond memories she shared with her grandmother in the kitchen. As she prepares her own meals, De La Torre always thinks about the … [Read more...] about The Connections Shared Around the Table
Seeking Home: How The Unhoused Search For Stability
Art by Christine ParkJoseph Kling had just finished another day of high school. As a senior trying to push through his final year, Kling was exhausted after an entire day of class and cross country practice. Wanting nothing more than to go home and lay his head down to rest, Kling began walking up to his Downey, California home. He slid his key in the door and grabbed the … [Read more...] about Seeking Home: How The Unhoused Search For Stability