As one of Pepperdine's greatest traditions, Blue and Orange Madness kicks off the men's and women's basketball seasons. The pump-up event featured team introductions, the debut of the new Willie the Wave, a Step Team performance, and tons of Waves pride! … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness 2017 Basketball Showcase
Willie the Wave
Blue and Orange Madness 2017 Carnival
Pepperdine celebrated its 80th anniversary during this year's Waves Weekend. Students, families and alumni enjoyed the Blue and Orange Madness carnival on Oct. 13, 2017. Festivities included carnival rides, games, free In-N-Out, and sweet treats. … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness 2017 Carnival
Blue & Orange Madness Kicks off Basketball Season
Photos by Sherry Yang Pepperdine Men's and Women's Basketball took center court Friday night with the annual Blue and Orange Madness showcase to kick off Waves Weekend. From high-flying dunks to half court heaves, coronation of kings and queens and dancers grooving the night away, Firestone Fieldhouse was filled with lots of blue, orange and Pepperdine spirit. But … [Read more...] about Blue & Orange Madness Kicks off Basketball Season
Pepperdine Needs a Female Mascot
Art by Sybil ZhangPseudo-editor's note: We have informed Kyle Cajero that this article is a fireable offense.We need to talk about Willie the Wave.Now this isn't a conversation about his often-misunderstood public perception, his rocky past or (shudders) The Wave Rangers — in fact, Willie is actually admired outside of the Malibubble. Nor am I advocating for replacing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Needs a Female Mascot
Move in, Mountain lion!
Graphic by Nate BartonMuch to the dismay of the student body, the notorious mountain lion that briefly called Pepperdine home has not been seen on campus since the beginning of February. While all good things must come to an end, and the mountain lion had to leave, Pepperdine should maintain its legacy by making it the school's unofficial mascot for sporting events. Willie the … [Read more...] about Move in, Mountain lion!