Photos courtesy of Ryan Opton Senior Ryan Opton believes comedy has a way of healing. Opton, president of the Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT), did not attempt improv until his freshman year at Pepperdine. On a whim, he auditioned for the troupe and found himself performing in front of audiences the next week. Soon, he was addicted. “It’s changed my life a lot,” Opton … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
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Pepperdine’s Guitar Heroes Hold Concert in Payson
Photos by Brandon GrinovichBeautiful melodies from the Spanish classical era to the modern era rang from guitars from 5 to 6 p.m., Jan. 9 in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. Students of Christopher Parkening's guitar program performed a diverse repertoire for students, faculty and family. Parkening, a world-renowned virtuoso classical guitarist, is a distinguished … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Guitar Heroes Hold Concert in Payson
“Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Photos courtesy of IMDB and A24 FilmsAfter winning two Golden Globes “Lady Bird” is flying into awards season buzz.The film, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, portrays a contentious mother-daughter relationship framed in love. Since its release, it has gained critical acclaim. In late November, it broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for most consecutive … [Read more...] about “Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Mikaela’s Meals
Photos By: Mikaela Bisson In life, there are countless things to be thankful for. You can be grateful for anything from your dog, to doing well on a midterm, or hey maybe even just passing that midterm. Pepperdine students love to acknowledge that everyone here are all #SOblessed. So, in the spirit of the most thankful time of year, I’m teaching you how to make one of the … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals
People of Pepperdine: Julia Trias
Photo by Chad Jimenez"I just really love the Pepperdine community here and I have been growing and getting to know the freshman, particularly this year. I feel like it is our duty as upperclassmen to make sure that our freshman are having the experience that we had. I also really love stale flamin’ hot Cheetos. I discovered stale flamin’ hot Cheetos by accident when … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Julia Trias