Photo illustration by Ali Levens. Photos by Ali Levens and Karl Winter. Photos Courtesy of Kyle Cajero and Jeff Golden Among other titles, I am a Pepperdine undergraduate student, Pepperdine student-athlete, Pepperdine Athletics employee and Graphic student journalist. Anytime I write a story for the Sports section of the Graphic, I grapple with the journalistic integrity … [Read more...] about Toeing the Line: Perspective of a Student-Athlete and Student Journalist
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Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame
Freshman guard Malachy Caffrey smiles in a Pepperdine Men's Basketball photo shoot Nov. 1. Caffrey, who is from Yakima, Wash., said it was his goal to play Division I basketball.Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Sports are in freshman guard Malachy Caffrey’s blood.A Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team walk-on, Caffrey said he has grown up with … [Read more...] about Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame
Track Shines, Winter Runs Into Top-20
Junior Karl Winter, a Pepperdine Graphic Staff Writer, zooms toward the finish in the 1500-meter April 17 at Azusa Pacific. He broke the school record yet again this season with a 3:40.58. Photos Courtesy of Kyle Cajero Many of Pepperdine Track’s sprinters, mid-distance and distance runners benefited from a weekend full of personal and school records at the Bryan Clay … [Read more...] about Track Shines, Winter Runs Into Top-20
Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport
Alumna Deahna Kraft leans for a dig in an April 1 victory over Michigan. Kraft transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is sixth on team with 41 digs. Photos courtesy of Deahna KraftDeahna Kraft spent three seasons on the sand for Pepperdine Beach Volleyball, but she knew her heart was somewhere else.In Malibu, Kraft amassed 67 career victories (11th highest in … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport
Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field
The official movie poster for the record-breaking 2013 film “42” displays Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) sliding into home. Robinson faced racism from his teammates, other teams and society.Photos Courtesy of Legendary PicturesThe film “42” is a historical biographic drama about baseball legend Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) who … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field
