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A Change in Methodology: Pepperdine Drops In Rank

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U.S. News & World Report released their rankings for the 2023-24 academic year Sept. 18th, placing Pepperdine at 76 out of 436 national universities. Pepperdine has dropped 21 spots from 2022-23, when Pepperdine was listed at No. 55, according to Pepperdine Newsroom. This year, U.S. News & World Report has significantly changed its methodology, both … [Read more...] about A Change in Methodology: Pepperdine Drops In Rank

Women’s Soccer Ends Non-Conference Play 7-0 on Road, Ranked No. 6 in Nation

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Pepperdine sophomore forward Tori Waldeck celebrates her goal against TCU on Sept. 16 in Fort Worth, Texas as teammates Joelle Anderson (16) and Carlee Giammona (19) run toward her. Waldeck's goal was the only one of the match and the Waves knocked off the No. 5-ranked Horned Frogs 1-0. Photos courtesy of Ellman PhotographyPepperdine Women's Soccer is reaching territory it … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Ends Non-Conference Play 7-0 on Road, Ranked No. 6 in Nation

Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

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Graduate student Jessica Failla celebrates a point during a Women's Tennis victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State on Feb 26. Failla rose as high as No. 4 in the individual rankings this season and has led the Waves to a No. 5 ranking, one of five Pepperdine programs in the Top 10 nationally. File photo by Ali LevensWhen college sports – along with all of society – shut … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

Petty Perspective: The Artistic License of Plates

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Art by Nicole WongI drive everywhere. With that comes seeing the back of cars — and the boring, unoriginal license plates. The states have so much to offer design-wise, and yet do nothing to beautify their state in this manner.Although license plates are small aspects to a person's identity, it still gives random drivers a glimpse into one's life. Some people judge others … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: The Artistic License of Plates

Women’s Tennis Team Returns After Long Hiatus

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Redshirt freshman Lexi Ryngler returns a play in the 2020 Oracle ITA Masters tournament Oct. 9. Ryngler recently transferred and played her first match in a Pepperdine uniform. Photo courtesy of Lexi Ryngler Pepperdine's Women's Tennis competed in the 2020 Oracle ITA Masters tournament the weekend of Oct. 9 in San Diego. It is the second Pepperdine Athletics team to return … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Team Returns After Long Hiatus