Beyond the polished routines and sparkling uniforms, Pepperdine Cheer is breaking the cheerleader stereotype and rewriting what it means to really be a cheerleader. Senior cheerleader Georgia Puckett has been a part of the cheer team for two years and advocates to disprove the harmful stereotype of cheerleaders depicted in society. "These women are so empowering," Puckett … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cheerleading Breaks the Cheerleader Stereotype
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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
Women’s Volleyball Stays Hot With a 3-1 Victory Over Saint Mary’s College
The Waves come together after scoring a point for their team. Freshman outside hitter Emily Hellmuth and junior middle blocker Meg Brown each had 12 kills and two blocks for the Waves in their 3-1 victory over Saint Mary's at Firestone Fieldhouse Oct. 8. Photos by Colton Rubsamen. No. 20 Pepperdine’s Women’s Volleyball beat Saint Mary’s College in four sets at Firestone … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Stays Hot With a 3-1 Victory Over Saint Mary’s College
Waves Soccer Loses Second Straight Home Game
Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe Pepperdine Waves fell to the Indiana University Hoosiers 2-1 in the 6th non-conference game of the season. The Waves dropped to 1-4 on the season after the loss, while the Hoosiers improved to 2-1-1. The Waves controlled much of the game in the first half, but could only muster one goal from sophomore forward Brie Welch in the 27th minute. … [Read more...] about Waves Soccer Loses Second Straight Home Game
