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Toeing the Line: Perspective of a Student-Athlete and Student Journalist

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Photo illustration by Ali Levens. Photos by Ali Levens and Karl Winter. Photos Courtesy of Kyle Cajero and Jeff Golden Among other titles, I am a Pepperdine undergraduate student, Pepperdine student-athlete, Pepperdine Athletics employee and Graphic student journalist. Anytime I write a story for the Sports section of the Graphic, I grapple with the journalistic integrity … [Read more...] about Toeing the Line: Perspective of a Student-Athlete and Student Journalist

Track Shines, Winter Runs Into Top-20

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Junior Karl Winter, a Pepperdine Graphic Staff Writer, zooms toward the finish in the 1500-meter April 17 at Azusa Pacific. He broke the school record yet again this season with a 3:40.58. Photos Courtesy of Kyle Cajero Many of Pepperdine Track’s sprinters, mid-distance and distance runners benefited from a weekend full of personal and school records at the Bryan Clay … [Read more...] about Track Shines, Winter Runs Into Top-20

Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport

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Alumna Deahna Kraft leans for a dig in an April 1 victory over Michigan. Kraft transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is sixth on team with 41 digs. Photos courtesy of Deahna KraftDeahna Kraft spent three seasons on the sand for Pepperdine Beach Volleyball, but she knew her heart was somewhere else.In Malibu, Kraft amassed 67 career victories (11th highest in … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport

Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

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Graduate student Jessica Failla celebrates a point during a Women's Tennis victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State on Feb 26. Failla rose as high as No. 4 in the individual rankings this season and has led the Waves to a No. 5 ranking, one of five Pepperdine programs in the Top 10 nationally. File photo by Ali LevensWhen college sports – along with all of society – shut … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19

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Senior outside hitter Spencer Wickens (No. 7) of Pepperdine Men's Volleyball prepares to spike the ball against Grand Canyon University on March 28. The volleyball team was hit hard by COVID-19 and canceled or postponed multiple games. File photo by Keonabelle PaniaguaWithin a seven-hour period, Pepperdine Baseball and Men's Volleyball reported positive tests for COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19