Pepperdine's Center for the Arts recently produced "Ragtime," a musical set in 19th-century New York where racism, prejudice, xenophobia and friendship drive conversations about social issues. "Ragtime" is just one example of how Pepperdine students are challenging their communities through powerful storytelling.When Pepperdine students use creativity to initiate social change … [Read more...] about Stories of Social Justice Belong In The Arts
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Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
From the opening pages of Genesis to the opening scenes of Western movies, media has traditionally associated light with positivity and darkness with negativity. Across literature and film, authors and directors use literal light and darkness to suggest figurative meanings about characters, plots and themes. Villains sneak in shadows, dwell in dungeons and cloak … [Read more...] about Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports and Culture Unites Pepperdine’s Campuses
Photos courtesy of Jeremy Evans The Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports and Culture (IEMSC) is gearing up for a new year with numerous upcoming events and activities for students. After receiving a grant from Waves of Innovation in March, the Institute plans to launch and plan more programs for students to get involved in. Executive Director of the IEMSC Nelson … [Read more...] about Institute for Entertainment, Media, Sports and Culture Unites Pepperdine’s Campuses
Worshipping False Idols | Social Media and Body Image
Photos by Milan Loiacono Social Media Idolizing other people and their content. Obsessing over the perfect photos. Drawing self-worth from followers. Prioritizing apps over everything else. These are only some examples of what it looks like to worship social media. Social media has the power to become a false idol because it is everywhere and allows for … [Read more...] about Worshipping False Idols | Social Media and Body Image
Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book
Photos courtesy of Roslyn SatchelPepperdine professor Roslyn Satchel brings her own experience in legal, religious and media expertise to her book “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement,” originally published in 2016 and just released in a paperback edition. As an activist, scholar and professor, Satchel said she has a lifelong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book