Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. There is no better way to show school spirit than with a football team. As students approach the college application process, campus culture and school pride play a major role in deciding where to attend. Tailgates and packed stadiums cheering your team on are defining parts of the traditional college … [Read more...] about Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
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Men’s Basketball Falls at No. 8 Gonzaga 84-60
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball came up short in an 84-60 loss against the Gonzaga University Bulldogs on Jan. 21 at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. The Waves battled on the defensive end early but could not contain the Bulldogs offense as Pepperdine fell to 6-15 and 1-7 in West Coast Conference play.The short-handed Bulldogs, without their leading scorers … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Falls at No. 8 Gonzaga 84-60
Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the Conference Championships of the ’25-’26 Playoffs
Art by Cara TangDespite being down seven points with less than a minute to go in the fourth, the Bears were not going down without a fight. A touchdown pass to Cole Kmet with 18 seconds left sent the game to overtime. The Rams won the coin toss and elected to take the ball first. Chicago's defense got the ball back for Caleb Williams before he threw an interception, giving life … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the Conference Championships of the ’25-’26 Playoffs
Hotshots: 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions
Art by Ava Anderson Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. The NFL playoffs are underway, and after a great first two playoff weekends, football fans are set up for an entertaining final month. Here’s my predictions for the final two rounds of the 2025 playoffs. NFC Championship: Seahawks vs. Rams The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams … [Read more...] about Hotshots: 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions
Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball lost to the University of California, Irvine Anteaters 3-1 on Jan. 16 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves entered the match with a 2-0 record, ranked No. 3 while the Anteaters entered the match ranked No. 7, according to the American Volleyball Coaches Association. “We learned a lot from this match,” Head Coach Jonathan Winder said. “Hopefully the … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine