Editor’s Note: PGM staff members decide on the topic of a Staff Ed together. The staff as a whole provides opinions and content included in this Staff Ed to provide thoughts about and shed light on solutions for happenings at Pepperdine. Ken Griffey Jr., MLB hall of famer, is known for many things — hitting over 600 home runs and wearing his hat backwards during the Home Run … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Despite AI, Journalism Industry’s Future Shines Bright
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Mind Over Match: Women’s Indoor Volleyball Focuses on Mental Health
In recent years, more and more professional athletes have begun to speak out about their battles with mental health. Some of the greatest in their respective sports, like Michael Phelps and Simone Biles, have used their platforms to advocate for mental health awareness.The vulnerability professional athletes have shared has helped create a more open environment for discussing … [Read more...] about Mind Over Match: Women’s Indoor Volleyball Focuses on Mental Health
Superfans show deep connection with Pepperdine Men’s Basketball
Wisconsinite Asher Low broadcasts a men's basketball game at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., in January 2020. Low has been a fan of Pepperdine Basketball since he was a kid despite never attending Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Asher Low The Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team is one of the most popular sporting events to attend on campus. According to a report from The NCAA … [Read more...] about Superfans show deep connection with Pepperdine Men’s Basketball
Waves Sweep Concordia, fall to top ranked USC
Freshman Calista Wright celebrates a point during the Sunday, March 21 beach volleyball matchup versus Concordia and USC at the Malibu campus courts. Wright recorded 24 kills against the Eagles. Photos by Dane Bruhahn The No. 8 ranked Pepperdine Beach Volleyball played a doubleheader against Concordia University Irvine and the No. 1 ranked University of Southern … [Read more...] about Waves Sweep Concordia, fall to top ranked USC
Women’s Tennis Team Returns After Long Hiatus
Redshirt freshman Lexi Ryngler returns a play in the 2020 Oracle ITA Masters tournament Oct. 9. Ryngler recently transferred and played her first match in a Pepperdine uniform. Photo courtesy of Lexi Ryngler Pepperdine's Women's Tennis competed in the 2020 Oracle ITA Masters tournament the weekend of Oct. 9 in San Diego. It is the second Pepperdine Athletics team to return … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Team Returns After Long Hiatus