Throughout Pepperdine’s history, Waves have earned 18 Olympic medals. If coaches were added to that mix, this number jumps to 34, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Since 1956, Pepperdine has seen Waves attend the Olympic Games as either a player or as a coach. The first medals won by Waves started in 1964, as Pepperdine watched their own Marylyn White and David Kirkwood win … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Coaches Succeed at Olympic Games
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Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the 2024 NFL Season (Week 2)
To open the year, a powerhouse in the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5, at Arrowhead Stadium — and they did not disappoint. This game was decided by mere inches, but the Ravens comeback was a toe short as they lost the opener to the Chiefs 27-20. Tight end Isaiah Likely found an opening in the back of the end zone with the clock winding down, but … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the 2024 NFL Season (Week 2)
Opinion: Video Game Adaptations Will Succeed Marvel in Cinema
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. For the past 10 years or so, Marvel Studios has been a juggernaut in theaters. It has cemented itself into the cultural zeitgeist with its characters becoming staples of modern cinema. But after "Avengers: Endgame," the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Video Game Adaptations Will Succeed Marvel in Cinema
Weisman Welcomes Fall Exhibit
Pepperdine's Weisman Museum serves the Pepperdine and Malibu communities, inviting individuals to view past and present exhibits. On Sept. 9, the Weisman opened two new exhibits: Cameron Harvey’s “The Shape of Being” and several faculty artist contributors' “Loop, Hum, Wave.” Both new exhibits offer unique perspectives on the human experience, nostalgia and the relationship to … [Read more...] about Weisman Welcomes Fall Exhibit
Country to Coast: Joline Gash Reflects on Journey to Pepperdine
Far before stepping on Pepperdine soil for the first time, first lady Joline Gash spent her days in the then 400-person town of Penngrove in Northern California. "I lived in the country, where we didn't have sidewalks but we had a lot of animals," Joline said. Early Life Born Joline Oliver, she grew up as the youngest of seven children in a blended family. She was … [Read more...] about Country to Coast: Joline Gash Reflects on Journey to Pepperdine