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?
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Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine has a rich history of Olympic participation, contributing athletes and coaches to nearly every summer Olympic Games. After returning with no medals in 2012, Pepperdine alumni and staff contributed to multiple bronze medals in Rio this summer. Pepperdine's volleyball tradition was evident in Rio, with four alumni and … [Read more...] about Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Torres shares ‘golden’ advice
Photos by Berkley MasonIn the world of sports, the Olympics are the pinnacle of competition. Athletes dream their whole lives for the mere opportunity to compete on the grand stage of their sport. Suffice to say, five Olympic appearances will enshrine an athlete into a legendary realm. Beverly Hills native Dara Torres can boast that feat...and then some.One of the greatest … [Read more...] about Torres shares ‘golden’ advice
Do you even curl, Pepperdine?
The Olympics are drawing to a close in Sochi, Russia, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve enjoyed the fantastic display of athleticism and dedication in almost every competition these past two weeks. I’ve sat in awe before my television, watching people compete in mainstream and obscure events alike, all of which require a certain skill that I will never have or could ever … [Read more...] about Do you even curl, Pepperdine?
Americans top the tallest podiums
Photo Courtesy of www.olympic.orgFor Team USA, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics has not been the usual extravagantly sweeping medal victory. Upsets abound on the ice and snow as athletes have fallen short of their goals in the shadow of their defeaters’ glory. Heartbreak has become a common theme as weather conditions or mere human error seems to keep the most talented … [Read more...] about Americans top the tallest podiums