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What’s in a Stat?: Quite a Lot, Actually

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Sports, and the athletes who play them, are associated with physical achievement — pushing their bodies to be faster, stronger and more skilled. But while tangible, raw physical talent will always be a big part of athletics, something else is now an equal part of an evolving sports world — numbers. There are obvious ways in which numbers affect sports. A team wins by scoring … [Read more...] about What’s in a Stat?: Quite a Lot, Actually

Fresh Faces: First-Year Plans to Take on the Business World

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Business Administration major Marie McGrath proudly holds her diploma from Alexander Hamilton High School in West Los Angeles after she and her friends hosted their own graduation ceremony in June. The first-year Wave said she is looking forward to becoming a part of Pepperdine's tight-knit community. Photos courtesy of Marie McGrath First-year Marie McGrath said her … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Plans to Take on the Business World

Fall Sports Look Ahead to Their Biggest Matchups

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Photo by Milan Loiacono Five Pepperdine sports play in the fall season: Women’s Soccer, Men’s Water Polo, Women’s Volleyball and both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country. As their seasons approach, each team has a few key matchups circled on their calendars. Here are a few highlights. Women’s Soccer The Waves face Stanford at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Sept. 13. Last year … [Read more...] about Fall Sports Look Ahead to Their Biggest Matchups