Photos Courtesy of Paramount Pictures“Annihilation," directed by Alex Garland, is ambitious but disappointing. Previously, Garland directed "Ex Machina," arguably one of the best films in the past five years. The sci-fi film reached beyond its genre lines and attracted audiences with an intricate and polished story. "Annihilation" did none of these things. "Annihilation" … [Read more...] about Review: Alex Garland’s ‘Annihilation’
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Former NASA Astronaut Speaks At Pepp
Photos by Caroline Edwards Former NASA astronaut’s lecture was out of this world. Jeffrey Hoffman presented "Vacations in space? A new era in Space Flight" to the Pepperdine community, Tuesday, March 27 at 4 p.m. The event was part of The Pepperdine Diane and Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies' Speaker Series, hosted by Professor Edward Larson. The … [Read more...] about Former NASA Astronaut Speaks At Pepp
Pepp Students Discuss On-Campus Inclusivity During ‘Divided We Stand’ Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Photos by Sherry YangStudents came together for "Divided We Stand: The Story of Identity and Community at Pepperdine," a dialogue exploring how to encourage respect between people of differing beliefs, on the evening of March 28. The convocation event included a screening of the documentary "Divided We Stand" by senior Tara Jenkins. The film features 21 students from different … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Discuss On-Campus Inclusivity During ‘Divided We Stand’ Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
Photos courtesy of Kira Brown Pepperdine hosted the critically acclaimed American taiko group, TAIKOPROJECT, onstage at Smothers Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.Taiko refers to the traditional art of Japanese drumming; however, the TAIKOPROKECT distinguishes itself from traditional taiko groups by adding contemporary flair to their performances, appealing to a … [Read more...] about TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
MBA Student Manny Sanoja Aims to Inspire with Self-Help Books
Photo Courtesy of Manny Sanoja Manny Sanoja is an author and MBA student at Pepperdine University. He lives nearby in Oak Park and recently published his book “Enlightened Awakening: A Practical Guide to Self-Awareness, Hope and Healing.” In this book, he writes about self-discovery and reflects on life and death through a Christian perspective. “I grew up in a … [Read more...] about MBA Student Manny Sanoja Aims to Inspire with Self-Help Books