The wet shots, the hot crossovers and the scintillating trash talk — the game of basketball is an art form. Not to say that other sports aren’t equally as captivating, but I’ve hung onto hoops since first grade. When I watch players run across the hardwood (or pavement), every detail pops out at me, from the off-ball movement to the eager subs to the shoes. Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Laced up kicks give you wings
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Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds
Photo by Marisa Padilla Dwyane Wade, blue and orange striped pants and rapid tweeting created a night of hyped school spirit Fans of all ages filled Firestone Fieldhouse from the floor of the court to the farthest reaches of the gym Friday night. The acapella group “Won By One” opened the festivities singing, and Waves athletes from a variety of sports came to life on the … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds
Rugby tackles competition
Photo by Marisa Padilla A lazy Pepperdine Sunday often looks like this: a late wake up, which rolls into a trip to church, which pushes the insurmountable month-long homework deadline that creeps up into the twilight hours of tomorrow. As the students hunker down in the study cubicles of the library, they can gaze out to the green of Alumni Field in the afternoon sun. Two … [Read more...] about Rugby tackles competition
Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics At the crossroads of life, unsure of what the future holds? Go climb a mountain; that's what Pepperdine alumnus Greg Vernovage did. The 1995 graduate is one of a small circle of people to have reached the highest point on Earth – Mount Everest. And that isn't the only title that Vernovage can lay claim to. He was also part of the 1992 … [Read more...] about Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild
Saved by a Miracle
World Cup-related hashtags were all over Twitter on Oct. 15 when, after scoring a goal against Panama, the United States changed the group score charts. As Panama fell to fifth place, Mexico was automatically bumped up to fourth, which meant they could go to playoffs and get one last chance to qualify for the World Cup. Unfortunately for Panama, being fifth on the group’s chart … [Read more...] about Saved by a Miracle
