Art by Madeline Duvall Photos by Milan Loiacono “Art, in general, is the most beautiful thing ever,” senior Valentine Douglas said. Douglas is a singer, pianist, guitarist and filmmaker. In pursuit of the ability to expand his mind, he chose to study Film Studies at Pepperdine. “Storytelling is the pinnacle of our society — it’s about stretching the imagination and … [Read more...] about Artist Spotlight: Valentine Douglas
What’s Your Ted Talk?
Art by Ally Armstrong When thinking of situations that foster trust, for most people, the Darknet is not something that immediately comes to mind. Assistant Professor of Economics Julia Norgaard is not "most people." Norgaard took the stage during last week's TEDxPepperdine event to inform listeners of the lessons the Darknet can teach about trust. In a Q&A with the … [Read more...] about What’s Your Ted Talk?
TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus
Speaker Jeff Walling opens TEDx with an interactive talk about human possibility. Photos by Milan Loiacono Talks of connection — connection to others, to nature, to creativity — were at the forefront of the discussions at this year's TEDxPepperdine event. Smothers Theatre filled with students, faculty and community members for the TED organization's second on-campus … [Read more...] about TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus
For First Time Ever, Theta Takes First Prize in PUTYCD
Kappa Alpha Theta wows audience members with a surprise confetti finish. Photo by Milan Loiacono. For the 13th consecutive year, Psi Upsilon hosts Psi U Think You Can Dance (PUTYCD), packing the Caf with students eager to cheer on their friends for charity. This year, Psi Upsilon sold almost 500 tickets and raised $18,858 for its philanthropy, Conquer Paralysis Now (CPN), … [Read more...] about For First Time Ever, Theta Takes First Prize in PUTYCD
Review: ‘Marriage Story’ Stands Out as a Beautiful Look at Modern Divorce
Art by Madeline DuvallIn December, Noah Baumbach’s "Marriage Story" stunned traditional theater-goers when it was nominated for more Golden Globes than any other movie this year.The Netflix Original film prevailed again this week with six Oscar nominations in most major categories, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Actor. Its success contributes to a … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Marriage Story’ Stands Out as a Beautiful Look at Modern Divorce