Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which took place in 2021, saw a rise of new challenges from the pandemic, with masking, testing and social distancing. Despite the obstacles, athletes rose to the occasion and to the podium.From Pepperdine Athletics, eight former Waves competed at the games. Three women brought home medals for their countries, … [Read more...] about Waves’ 2020 Olympic Recap: Women Lead the Way
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Where Are They Now?: Kelley Larsen Eyes the Olympics
Beach volleyball player Kelley Larsen (left) serves the ball during a professional match in Switzerland. After a decorated career at Pepperdine, Larsen became a consistent performer on both the AVP and international pro circuits. Photos courtesy of Kelley LarsenWhen Kelley Larsen arrived at Pepperdine as a student-athlete in 2010, she hoped, like many student–athletes, to … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Kelley Larsen Eyes the Olympics
Waves in Pyeonchang: Lee Sisters Volunteer at 2018 Winter Olympics
Photos by Annette and Janice Lee For two Pepperdine sisters, the Olympic games went well beyond the television screen. Pepperdine alumna of the Class of 2017 Annette and current junior Janice Lee had the opportunity to experience volunteering at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Annette Lee captioned her Instagram picture, “the face of pure joy ... absolutely loving my … [Read more...] about Waves in Pyeonchang: Lee Sisters Volunteer at 2018 Winter Olympics
Making Waves: Jason Garofolo
Photos Courtesy of Claire Fagin Jason Garofolo, filmmaker and Pepperdine senior, understands hard work from his past as an aspiring Olympian. Garofolo, who will be graduating this spring, just completed production for his directorial debut, “The Road is All.” He describes it as an art-house adventure film, which follows the story of three friends and a possible love … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Jason Garofolo
Can We Talk About Pepperdine’s Throwback Unis?
Photo by Milan Loiacono In a season of uncertainty, injuries and losing streaks, Men's Basketball has excelled in one department: its retro orange uniforms. Yes, you read that right. However, these retro uniforms aren't exclusive to the Waves. Pepperdine is one of eight schools to receive the throwback treatment. According to Paul Lukas' ESPN article "The 2016 Uni … [Read more...] about Can We Talk About Pepperdine’s Throwback Unis?
