The film's invitation for the red carpet premiere shows a child pulling back the curtain to show America the ongoing war in Chicago. The documentary featured interviews from children, ex-gang members, pastors and others who are contributing to ending the violence. Photo Courtesy of Shaw Entertainment "I've slept under my bed for a month, just so I don't get shot," said Quincy, … [Read more...] about Movie and Event Review: ‘Chicago: America’s Hidden War’ Pulls Back the Curtain on Violence in America
Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM
Art by Madeline Duvall Pepperdine Graphic Media contributes to media at large by providing news for an entire collegiate community and the surrounding area. PGM is a media outlet for students who have consumed an array of news for most of their lives. While the way news is delivered continues to change and social media advances, sources speak about the criticism and hope for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Voices Opinions About Today’s News Media and PGM
Film Review: Irish Love Story in ‘Sing Street’ Perfectly Illustrates Relationships Through Songwriting
The official movie poster for the Jan. 24, 2016, release of "Sing Street" shows main characters Conor Lawlor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) playing guitar while Raphina (Lucy Boynton) looks off into the distance. The movie grossed $13.6 million.Photos Courtesy of Lionsgate Laying in the grass strumming the guitar, choreographed dance in high school gyms and sailing away through the Irish … [Read more...] about Film Review: Irish Love Story in ‘Sing Street’ Perfectly Illustrates Relationships Through Songwriting
Turn Up the Volume: Concerts Resume after COVID-19
Art by Leah BaeFans screaming as the lights in the arena dim, accidentally hitting your neighbor as your hands move to the beat or sitting down to catch your breath after the house lights come on — these are parts of live music that fans miss around the world. When COVID-19 required the world to come to a halt in March 2020, many forms of live music ceased to exist. … [Read more...] about Turn Up the Volume: Concerts Resume after COVID-19
Compassion in Action Club Brings Peace and Meditation to Pepperdine
Art by Madeline Duvall Photos Courtesy of Lillian AnnanThe new Compassion in Action club tackles the challenge of nurturing tranquility, peace and student unity during an online semester. The club takes a different approach to mental health as students meditate on Zoom and foster connections. Junior Club President Lillian Annan and junior Isabella Yeager said they founded … [Read more...] about Compassion in Action Club Brings Peace and Meditation to Pepperdine
