Imagine this. You’re in a group project for the final. Your professor has given you two of the smartest people in the class to complete the assignment. You think to yourself, “We’re going to cruise to an A.” Then, one of your peers says, “You know what, if it’s cool with you guys, I’m actually going to do half of the work.” At this point, you’re thinking, “That’s not fair. … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Kyrie Irving’s Selfishness Will Cost Him Another Ring
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Become a Wave — A Deep Dive into the Recruitment Process
Pepperdine Women's Indoor Volleyball sophomore outside hitter Emma Ammerman signs her letter of intent on National Signing Day in 2020. Colorado State and University of Washington both approached Ammerman, but Ammerman settled with Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Emma Ammerman Men's Volleyball graduate student outside hitter Jaylen Jasper had just finished coaching at the … [Read more...] about Become a Wave — A Deep Dive into the Recruitment Process
Sports Love Letter: Run Happy
Art by Liza Esquibias Dear running, People will never understand you. I was once one of "those people." At first, as a high school freshman, I was bitter that I wasn’t better at anything else, anything more fun. But I liked winning. I thought I could control you and use you to my advantage. I ran as a means to an end — beat everyone else, win a medal, cushion my ego, maybe … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Run Happy
Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Back-to-Back-to-Back Sweeps
The team gathers together, excited after a big rally. The Men's Volleyball team swept their first three home matches on Thursday, Friday and Monday. Photo by Mary Elisabeth The No. 4 Men's Volleyball team opened their season at home Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14 with back-to-back sweeps of the Erskine Flying Fleet (25-9, 25-19, 25-15), (25-17, 25-16, 25-16). The Waves … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Back-to-Back-to-Back Sweeps
Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme
Art by Samantha Miller Over the past semester, a number of my many fans and admirers have asked me the following question: Why do you write for the Sports section? My answer is always the same: Because Sports is the best section, of course! For one thing, sports reporting provides unprecedented access to players and coaches. Have you ever screamed through your television at … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Reigns Supreme
