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
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Cheer Squad Brings School Spirit to Pepp
The 2021-2022 Pepperdine Cheer Squad gathers before cheering at their first game Nov. 5. Katie Garrison restarted the Cheer Squad as a junior with the intention of bringing more school spirit to campus. Photos by Brandon RubsamenEvery home Men's and Women's Basketball game, there are two sports occurring — one on the court and the other on the sideline.Pepperdine's Cheer … [Read more...] about Cheer Squad Brings School Spirit to Pepp
Men’s Water Polo Beats Irvine After Stressful Fourth Period
Senior Attacker Balazs Kosa attacks the net in the Waves' 11-9 loss to Stanford on Sept. 18. Kosa leads the Waves in shots (85), goals (35) and assists (34) this season. Photo by Ryan Brinkman No. 9 Pepperdine Men's Water Polo beat No. 14 UC Irvine in their Golden Coast Conference opener in Malibu on Oct. 16. The game ended with a 9-6 win for the Waves. The Waves started out … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo Beats Irvine After Stressful Fourth Period
Hot Shots: Football — I’ll Pass
Art by Samantha MillerSo what's the big deal with American football? Like, what is everyone cheering for? While you may be able to see the quarterback throw a 40-yard pass to the wide receiver for a touchdown, there is simply too much to focus on when it comes to football. It's time for people to get over the hype, and realize football is the most unsatisfying sport to watch … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Football — I’ll Pass
Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment
Art by Leah BaeYou hear it at every professional swim meet. Over the sound of a starting gun and the splash of water is a whisper that brushes the announcers booth and resides over the crowd. "Is this the next Michael Phelps?"Personally, I'm over it.Instead of focusing on what Michael Phelps has done, we need to instead look at Katie Ledecky, who doesn't just stand up to the … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment