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No. 8 Men’s Water Polo Comes Up Short in Loss to No. 14 Pacific

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Freshman attacker Owen Tift blocks a shot from a Pacific player, leading to an exclusion foul at 4:39 in the first quarter at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 17. The play set the tone for an intense matchup, as both teams battled for control early in the game. Photos by Ava WaltonThe No. 8 Pepperdine Waves Men's Water Polo team (10-8 overall, 0-2 WCC) faced a spirited and … [Read more...] about No. 8 Men’s Water Polo Comes Up Short in Loss to No. 14 Pacific

Women’s Soccer Drops Critical 1-0 Match to Portland

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Junior defender Peyton Leonard sends a cross into the 18-yard box against Portland University on Nov. 5 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Leonard played a key role in holding the Pilots to only one shot on target. Photos by Melissa HoustonIn a close match, Pepperdine Women’s Soccer fell 1-0 to Portland University on Nov. 5 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Despite controlling … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Drops Critical 1-0 Match to Portland

Waves Rally Past Life Pacific to Open Season 1-0

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Sophomore forward/center Danilo Dozic jumps for the opening tip-off against the Life Pacific center Nov. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Dozic won the jump ball, giving Pepperdine the first possession of the night. Photos by Ava WaltonPepperdine Men’s Basketball opened their 2025-26 season with an 88-80 win over Life Pacific University on Nov. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The … [Read more...] about Waves Rally Past Life Pacific to Open Season 1-0

Waves Freshman Guard Prepares For 2025-26 Season

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Freshman guard Anto Balian celebrating during Blue and Orange Madness on Oct. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Balian averaged 31.9 points per game during his senior year at Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School. Photo by Melissa Houston Anto Balian, Pepperdine Men's Basketball freshman guard, is part of the new Waves' look ahead of the 2025-26 season. Balian recently graduated … [Read more...] about Waves Freshman Guard Prepares For 2025-26 Season

Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended

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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 Aug. 4, Pepperdine University announced the Board of Regents unanimously voted to extend President Jim Gash’s term by five years. Gash has been the president of Pepperdine for six years, and while some of the changes he … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended