Nico Iamaleava introduced the world to the growing scene of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) when he committed to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2022. The Volunteers offered Iamaleava $8 million through Spyre Sports Group, a Tennessee collective. This made him one of the first athletes to sign one of the largest NIL deals in the early stages of the NIL era, according to … [Read more...] about Transforming the Game: The Impact of NIL on Athletics
Shalom Montgomery
Rant: Horror Movies are Pointless
I never fully understood the appeal of horror movies. As the spooky season approaches, my friends beg me to watch something scary, and I always respond with, “Why?”Why would anyone willingly put themselves in a position to be scared? I have been in some actual scary situations in my life, and I have never thought, “Yes, I want to go to a theater and watch a … [Read more...] about Rant: Horror Movies are Pointless
New Waves, New Hats: SGA’s Fashion Forward Initiative
To kick off the new academic year for the incoming class of 2028, the Student Government Association (SGA) treated the new Waves to customized trucker hats at the NSO Block Party on Aug. 16. The celebration, located in Mullin Town Square, was a closing to the long, yet exciting celebration of NSO Week. Multiple campus organizations tabled, such as Community Engagement and … [Read more...] about New Waves, New Hats: SGA’s Fashion Forward Initiative
Howdy’s Introduces New Benefits For Pepperdine Community
Howdy’s, a beloved Malibu staple located in The Park at Cross Creek, is entering new horizons. The management, spearheaded by Malibu native Ian Roven, is introducing a plethora of new advancements to the restaurant. Founded in West Los Angeles by Howdy Kabrins in 1979, the restaurant was originally a Mexican restaurant called La Salsa, according to its website. In 1995, Howdy … [Read more...] about Howdy’s Introduces New Benefits For Pepperdine Community
Staff Editorial: Dead Week Could Be A Lifeline
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. Shhhh. Do you feel that? The dark cloud looming above? The chill in the air, the shiver down your spine? Ah yes, there it is, a monster … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Dead Week Could Be A Lifeline
