Italian culture has been close to my heart from a young age. Both sides of my family are Italian, and six of my eight great-grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island in the 1920s. My family has passed down hints of our Italian culture including pasta and sauce recipes and a love for traditional Italian music. That's why, when I first toured … [Read more...] about Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence
Pepperdine Mock Trial Provides Community, Competition and Career Skills
Pepperdine Mock Trial members pose for a picture after a competition at UC Berkeley on Nov. 6. The team argued a case about a plane crash and who should be held liable, Sagona said. Photo courtesy of Katie Donovan Pepperdine Mock Trial allows students to get first-hand courtroom and legal experience while being part of a community, said Alexandra Sagona, Seaver College … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mock Trial Provides Community, Competition and Career Skills
Dance in Flight: Students Embody ‘Symbiosis’ With Movement
Dancers perform "community/individuality" to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen in Smothers Theatre on Feb. 9. The program included multiple throwback songs along with modern music. Photos by Sammie Wuensche Student dancers took to the stage for Dance in Flight in Smothers Theatre from Feb. 9 to 11. The directors landed on the theme of "Symbiosis" to guide their choreography, … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight: Students Embody ‘Symbiosis’ With Movement
Students Showcase Their Timeless Films at ReelStories Film Festival 14
Students pose for a selfie on the red carpet in for ReelStories Film Festival 14 in Mullin Town Square on Feb. 3. Attendees dressed in their most formal attire to walk the red carpet. Photos by Sammie WuenscheThe Pepperdine Student Programming Board hosted ReelStories Film Festival 14 and this year's theme was "Timeless: Stories That Live On." The 14th annual festival took … [Read more...] about Students Showcase Their Timeless Films at ReelStories Film Festival 14
‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Explores the Affects of Technology Through Theater
Jean and Dwight, played by Chloe Higgins and Cole Wagner, embrace amid whimsically floating lanterns Jan. 24, in Lindhurst Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to recognize the love they have in their lives through Jean and Dwight's romance, Higgins said. Photos courtesy of Ron HallPepperdine Theatre Department's newest play, "Dead Man's Cell Phone," by Sarah Ruhl explores … [Read more...] about ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Explores the Affects of Technology Through Theater
