Update: This story was updated Jan. 29 to include Janes' interest in sports and entertainment law and the Cheer Team being her motivation to pursue a career in that field. The Pepperdine Cheer team has a new lead this year, as Daphne Janes, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, has found her way to Malibu to become the new Cheer Head Coach, according to Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Former Cowboys Cheerleader Becomes Waves New Head Coach
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Opinion: ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Executes the Strong Female Protagonist
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Spoilers for “Blue Eye Samurai” are mentioned in this article.Strong female representation in cinema is a welcome subject. However, a problematic paradox that resides within the film industry causes many heroines to … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Executes the Strong Female Protagonist
Men’s Basketball Struggles in the Second Half Result in 86-61 loss to Gonzaga
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball fell to the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-61 Jan. 18, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This loss puts the Waves at 9-11 on the season and 2-3 in conference play. Despite the two teams being neck and neck in the first half, the Waves weren’t able to keep up in the second half, and they fell to the Bulldogs. Sophomore forward Jevon Porter was the leading scorer for … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Struggles in the Second Half Result in 86-61 loss to Gonzaga
CHP Hands Out 78 Traffic Citations in One Day
California Highway Patrol conducted targeted traffic enforcement on Pacific Coast Highway on Jan. 13. CHP sent out four officers to patrol PCH, where they issued 78 citations throughout the day. "There have been eleven (11) accidents since that tragic day on October 17th, with one additional fatality," Malibu Mayor Steve Uhring wrote in a news release. "This trend is deeply … [Read more...] about CHP Hands Out 78 Traffic Citations in One Day
Chief of Public Safety Britta Steinbrenner Steps Down
Britta Steinbrenner, chief of Public Safety for the Department of Public Safety, stepped down from her role and left Pepperdine, Associate Vice President Ricky Eldridge wrote in a Jan. 19 email to the Graphic. Director of Public Safety Meghan McGuire took over Steinbrenner's role, Eldridge wrote. Steinbrenner started her role in September 2022, according to her LinkedIn. "I … [Read more...] about Chief of Public Safety Britta Steinbrenner Steps Down