When faced with the task of making a mascot for a school who calls themselves the Waves, one could only think of so many options.Pepperdine's current edition is Willie the Wave. Since the beginning of Pepperdine Athletics, the school was known as the Waves, but the mascot who represented the Waves has a long history of switching between characters.Sam Perrin, a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Roland to Willie: Waves Through the Years
Willie the Wave
Big Waves Comic: Valentine’s Day
Writing Waves: Wille the Wave’s Journey to Perform a Handstand
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: This is the opinion of Willie the Wave. I, Willie the Wave, have been able to do a handstand for as long as I can remember. Despite this, it never crossed my mind that I should do one on the sidelines as I cheer on the Waves. That was until spring break at the West Coast Conference basketball tournament in Las Vegas. I was going up … [Read more...] about Writing Waves: Wille the Wave’s Journey to Perform a Handstand
Petty Perspectives: Wrestling Waves — Who is the True Pepperdine Mascot?
Art by Samantha MillerBeing mesmerizing, masterful motivators of school spirit: This is the role of a school mascot.A mascot isn't just some random figure; it's the physical embodiment of hope and what a sports team stands for. Pepperdine has sampled an assortment of mascots over the years —from Roland the Wave to Joe the Pelican— but no one can lay a finger on … [Read more...] about Petty Perspectives: Wrestling Waves — Who is the True Pepperdine Mascot?
Cultivate School Spirit
Art by Ally ArmstrongPepperdine is in the midst of many transformations. Everything from Payson Library to Willie the Wave is receiving a major upgrade, and school spirit on campus should follow suit. School spirit elevates performance, combats isolation and is simply a lot of fun. Students should make intentional efforts to increase school spirit, and they can do so simply by … [Read more...] about Cultivate School Spirit
