Moments can often change the way a person walks through life. Five individuals shared the moments that changed their lives and why they were impactful to them.
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2021-2022 Athletic Season: Bouncing Back
Pepperdine Sports were back in full swing for the 2021-2022 year, complete with spectators. Join the Sports and Photo desks of the Graphic as we go through this year’s top moments.
Hot Shots: The Superior Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League is a small yet exciting league. Sports Staff Writer Joseph Heinemann conveys his love for the European soccer league.
Sports Love Letter: Ode to Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC are a soccer team from Seattle, Wash., that play in the Western Conference of MLS. Sports staff writer Alec Matulka explains why the team holds a special place in his heart.
Sports Love Letter: Like a Boy
The LSU Tiger Girls won their National Championship Jan. 16. Sports Editor Samantha Torre explains why their win means something deeper.
Women’s Soccer Receives a New Locker Room
After years of waiting, the Waves soccer team has a new and improved locker room. Previously, they had been using baseball’s visiting locker room as their own.
Pepperdine Shuts Out UC Santa Barbara 3-0
Pepperdine completes its fourth shutout of the season against UC Santa Barbara on Sunday afternoon. The Waves took control of the game early and continue their hot start to the season.
Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Lauren Wideen, a first-year Sports Medicine major who is passionate about sports and hopes to be a physician assistant in the future.
W. Soccer Drops Overtime Classic to Santa Clara
A battle between the final two unbeaten teams in the West Coast Conference resulted in a seven-goal thriller. Kelsey Turnbow’s 105th-minute goal gave the Broncos the win and the inside track to the conference championship.
Anderson’s Goal Sinks San Francisco
Pepperdine Women’s Soccer recorded its second straight win to begin WCC play, beating a scrappy and physical University of San Francisco team 1-0. Joelle Anderson’s 69th minute goal off an assist from Trinity Watson was all the Waves needed.
