Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. On the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths and Virtues Test, one of the listed virtues is courage. I have taken this test in a few psychology courses, and while the ranking differs slightly every time, courage has always … [Read more...] about Opinion: Courage Takes Many Forms
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Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships
Hey Waves, In recent years, discussions regarding “the loneliness epidemic” seem to be pervasive. A combination of social media’s rise, a global pandemic and hyper-individualism has cultivated tension in even the simplest of communications. Established friendships are affected by rising anxieties about images and impressions. Long-term relationships are developed on a … [Read more...] about Advice: Foster Spontaneity in Friendships
Pepperdine’s Pitching Leads The Way In 2-1 Victory
Pepperdine Baseball continued its three-game series against Tulane University with a second consecutive 2-1 win over the Green Waves on March 1 at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The victory improves the Waves to a 3-8 record."Our team needs to become more consistent to get better,” Head Coach Tyler LaTorre said. “We need to understand the team sport since all I see are … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Pitching Leads The Way In 2-1 Victory
Photo Gallery: Men’s Volleyball Takes Two In Series Sweep
Pepperdine Men's Volleyball hosted No. 12 Grand Canyon University at Firestone Fieldhouse for a two-game series on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28, the first two conference matchups for the Waves this season.In the first set of the Waves' first matchup, they were able to jump ahead but allowed the Antelopes to creep back into the game, leading Grand Canyon 20-18. The Waves were able to … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Men’s Volleyball Takes Two In Series Sweep
Women’s Tennis Defeats Golden Bears 5-2
No. 25 Pepperdine Women's Tennis defeated No. 18 University of California, Berkeley 5-2 Feb. 22 at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. The singles portion started off strong with a win by freshman Anastasiia Grechkina. She is ranked No. 52 nationally and defeated her No. 70 opponent in two quick sets of 6-2 and 6-0, according to Pepperdine Athletics.The Golden Bears quickly … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Defeats Golden Bears 5-2