Pepperdine Men's Rugby Team poses for their 2022-23 season photo at the Alumni Fields at Pepperdine University. The rugby team competes in a NCAA Division III team, according to Gold Coast Conference Intercollegiate Rugby. Photo courtesy of Ryan BoughWhile Pepperdine students may be familiar with the University's athletic teams that compete in the West Coast Conference, one … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Rugby Football Club Brings Students Together
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Men’s Tennis Begins the 2022-23 Season
Graduate student Daniel DeJonge continues a rally during the ITA Fall Championships on Nov. 2-3 in San Diego. The Waves are ranked No. 20 at the start of the 2022-23 season. Photo courtesy of Intercollegiate Tennis AssociationThe spring season is approaching again, which means the Men’s Tennis team is gearing up for another run. After a season of ups and downs, the tennis … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Begins the 2022-23 Season
Pepperdine Alum Jesse Aston Pursues Radical Responsibility
Jesse Aston at his Officer Candidate School Graduation in the summer. Alongside him is his wife, Jordan Lee, and his youngest son, Psalms. Photo courtesy of Jesse Aston Jesse Aston is many things: A former runner for Pepperdine Track, an elementary school teacher, a student at Caruso School of Law and a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. A husband and the father of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alum Jesse Aston Pursues Radical Responsibility
Hot Shots: It’s Time to Hold Refs Accountable
Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writers. Imagine this. You clock into your normal 9-5 job and your coworker makes a huge mistake that puts your team behind weeks. The whole team is concerned about losing their jobs because of the mistake, but all your coworker gets is a slap on the wrist. This is similar to what most … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: It’s Time to Hold Refs Accountable
Jordan Benoit: A Student Athlete Finding Balance
Jordan Benoit poses on the beach for the Pepperdine Beach Volleyball Team’s media day in February 2022. Benoit said the best part about beach volleyball is how often she is able to spend time in nature by the water. Photo courtesy of Jordan Benoit Jordan Benoit, a Pepperdine junior beach volleyball player, said she can attest to the difficulties that come with being a student … [Read more...] about Jordan Benoit: A Student Athlete Finding Balance
