Photo by Ana SalinasThere’s no time for baseball like ... Thanksgiving? It feels a bit odd to be covering baseball this late in the year, considering the MLB recently ended its season with the Royals taking the World Series crown not too long ago. And technically, Pepperdine won’t play their first game until Feb. 19, kicking off a three-game series against … [Read more...] about Waves Baseball Takes its First Steps Before the Season
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Women’s Volleyball Remains Optimistic After Santa Clara Defeat
Pepperdine women’s indoor volleyball team fell to West Coast Conference opponent Santa Clara 3-0 on Saturday. Pepperdine's record slipped to 17-12 on the season and 8-8 in the WCC. They are currently ranked fifth in the West Coast Conference. Despite the loss, the Waves were able to come up with 33 kills and 12 blocks. Freshman opposite hitter, Jenna Tunnell led the … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Remains Optimistic After Santa Clara Defeat
Coach Adam Estrin Strengthens the Athletic Program
Photos by Zach LeA Division I athlete puts in mental and physical work to break records and win championships. However, no athlete can do it alone, and that’s where Strength and Conditioning Coach Adam Estrin comes in. Adam Estrin contributes a dedication and sense of humor that make the Waves program a place for athletes to grow and progress both mentally and physically … [Read more...] about Coach Adam Estrin Strengthens the Athletic Program
Waves Shoot for the Stars This Season
Art by Christopher Chen With the dawn of the 2015-2016 basketball season approaching, here are answers to several basic questions about the next thirty games of Pepperdine's regular-season schedule. I only watch the NCAA Tournament, so how does the regular season schedule work? Pepperdine will play anywhere from ten to 12 games against non-conference opponents before … [Read more...] about Waves Shoot for the Stars This Season
From Firestone, With Love: Reflecting on the 2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Team
Photo by Matt BentonLast week, the Graphic’s very own John Lawlor published an article addressing not only Pepperdine’s lack of a football team, but also the deeper issue behind the student body’s apathy toward sporting events. Although this open letter isn’t about a football team, the Pepperdine Graphic or Lawlor’s wonderful op-ed piece — … [Read more...] about From Firestone, With Love: Reflecting on the 2014-2015 Men’s Basketball Team