Photo by Matt BentonIn a highly anticipated matchup for the Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball team, who played in front of a crowd of 3,250 in Firestone Fieldhouse, the team looked to upset the nation’s No. 3 ranked team, the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Waves finished the game shooting 51 percent for the game after hot shooting in the second half, but could not come out … [Read more...] about Waves Shake the Bulldogs
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Why the Soccer Field has been Closed Off
Photo by Shawn Jones The recently renovated soccer field may be open in the spring to students, but there will be new regulations according to Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts and Head Soccer Coach Tim Ward. Cleats will be prohibited and there may be a field supervisor as well. Different segments of the field may also be closed each week so the grass has time to … [Read more...] about Why the Soccer Field has been Closed Off
Staff Editorial: Don’t Cut the Students Out
Art by Sacha Irick It’s such well-trimmed green grass that it looks fake. Perfectly manicured, colored as bright as an avocado, just begging to be frolicked on. Typically it’s occupied by families with small children, students tossing frisbees and club sports teams. But this year, things changed. Now, no one is allowed to set foot on the field. If you’re late for … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Don’t Cut the Students Out
Sports: Highlight of the Week
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Men’s Water Polo // Red shirt junior Luke Hewko scored a last-second goal to clinch a 10-9 win against Whittier in the Saturday season opener. The Waves start their season 2-0 and play UC Santa Barbara Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and LMU Friday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. at home. __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic … [Read more...] about Sports: Highlight of the Week
On the green with Coach Laurie Gibbs
Photo by Marisa Padilla Head Coach Laurie Gibbs took the helm of the women’s golf team 21 years ago. “They say you can tell a lot about a person’s character by going out and playing golf with them,” Gibbs said. During her time, she has taken a low-funded program and made it a national powerhouse. Women passing through her program have gone on to succeed as golfers, … [Read more...] about On the green with Coach Laurie Gibbs
