As a religious follower of baseball, there was one man who I never wanted to see making headlines — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. My issue with Manfred was how it seemed like every year, he wanted to change something about the game I loved. Since becoming commissioner in 2015, Manfred has implemented a handful of rule changes, added a lottery system to the draft, expanded … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Embrace the Change
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‘Setting the Standard’: The Mountain’s Athletic Arena to Improve Athletics, Pepperdine as a Whole
Correction: The original version of this story included an incorrect date for the first interscholastic athletic game held in Firestone Fieldhouse. The first game was played in 1973. Firestone Fieldhouse has been the home arena for the Waves since it opened Nov. 30, 1973, with their first interscholastic game being a Men’s Basketball game against Pacific. Though, after over … [Read more...] about ‘Setting the Standard’: The Mountain’s Athletic Arena to Improve Athletics, Pepperdine as a Whole
Athletics Addresses Mental Health for Student-Athletes
Overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, worried about academics and burdened by high expectations.These emotions are just some of the difficulties many athletes and the NCAA have said are consistently challenging many student-athletes. With this reality, schools have started providing more support for athletes in recent years.This year, NCAA athletes' mental health concerns are down … [Read more...] about Athletics Addresses Mental Health for Student-Athletes
Pepperdine Athletics Completes Trip to Panama
In July of 2023, Pepperdine Athletics completed its first mission trip to Panama. Led by Jordan Holm, assistant director of athletics and chaplain, with help from Jenna McPherson, assistant director of business operations and special events, the event consisted of various volunteer activities with an emphasis on church work. "Everyone coming out of the trip … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Completes Trip to Panama
Head Coach Scott Wong Looks To Grow His Players’ Athletic Abilities and Character
Pepperdine Women's Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Scott Wong celebrates in the background after his team scored a point against USF on Oct. 29, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Wong said he tries to help his athletes in all areas of life, not just volleyball. Photo by Colton Rubsamen Pepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Scott Wong has coached the Waves for the past eight … [Read more...] about Head Coach Scott Wong Looks To Grow His Players’ Athletic Abilities and Character
