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Hot Shots: Analyzing the Los Angeles Dodgers —The Model Organization in the MLB

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Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer. From 2013 to 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers were NL West Division Champions, losing the title in 2021 to the unexpectedly scrappy San Francisco Giants by one game. They quickly reclaimed the title in 2022 and are this season's favorites to land the 2023 National League … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Analyzing the Los Angeles Dodgers —The Model Organization in the MLB

Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity

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Art by Vivian HsiaPicture this.A group of kids are playing a game of kickball. One boy goes up to kick the ball and kicks it out of the field. He runs as fast as he can to home plate. He scores. All of the kids on his team cheer loudly and proudly for him. Then, another boy goes up to kick the ball. He’s nervous; there is pressure to do well. He kicks the ball, but it … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Sports Help Perpetuate a Culture of Toxic Masculinity

Men’s Basketball Defeats BYU in 92-80 Victory

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Pepperdine Men's Basketball forward Jevon Porter goes up for a jumper versus BYU on Feb. 9, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Porter had his seventh career double-double. Photos by Denver Patterson Pepperdine Men’s Basketball (9-17) bested Brigham Young University (16-11) on Feb.9, at Firestone Fieldhouse with a score of 92-80. After a double-overtime thriller victory versus Portland, … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Defeats BYU in 92-80 Victory

Men’s Tennis Begins the 2022-23 Season

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Graduate student Daniel DeJonge continues a rally during the ITA Fall Championships on Nov. 2-3 in San Diego. The Waves are ranked No. 20 at the start of the 2022-23 season. Photo courtesy of Intercollegiate Tennis Association The spring season is approaching again, which means the Men’s Tennis team is gearing up for another run. After a season of ups and downs, the tennis … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Begins the 2022-23 Season

Hot Shots: It’s Time to Hold Refs Accountable

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Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writers. Imagine this. You clock into your normal 9-5 job and your coworker makes a huge mistake that puts your team behind weeks. The whole team is concerned about losing their jobs because of the mistake, but all your coworker gets is a slap on the wrist. This is similar to what most … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: It’s Time to Hold Refs Accountable