When faced with the task of making a mascot for a school who calls themselves the Waves, one could only think of so many options.Pepperdine's current edition is Willie the Wave. Since the beginning of Pepperdine Athletics, the school was known as the Waves, but the mascot who represented the Waves has a long history of switching between characters.Sam Perrin, a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Roland to Willie: Waves Through the Years
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SGA Looks Ahead After Mountain Parking Structure Opening
The Mountain Parking Structure opened Jan. 20 after months of waiting and parking challenges for students. The structure added 825 new spaces for eight different permit types, in addition to construction vehicles.The new parking garage is located by Rockwell Towers, where the Rho parking lot once stood. The structure features seven levels of parking, with the first two levels … [Read more...] about SGA Looks Ahead After Mountain Parking Structure Opening
Staff Editorial: Waves Support Waves
Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine One of the most common phrases used throughout our Pepperdine experience is “Family," as often mentioned by students, faculty and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Waves Support Waves
Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Make Contraception More Accessible
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In a particularly challenging socio-political and cultural context surrounding reproductive rights in the United States and the globe, it is important to address the contraception issue at Pepperdine and advocate for … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Make Contraception More Accessible
Pepperdine Cheerleading Breaks the Cheerleader Stereotype
Beyond the polished routines and sparkling uniforms, Pepperdine Cheer is breaking the cheerleader stereotype and rewriting what it means to really be a cheerleader. Senior cheerleader Georgia Puckett has been a part of the cheer team for two years and advocates to disprove the harmful stereotype of cheerleaders depicted in society. "These women are so empowering," Puckett … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cheerleading Breaks the Cheerleader Stereotype