By Jill OberlyStaff Writer It was a showdown for supremacy in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rankings. But someone forgot to inform UCLA that it needed to show up ready to do battle. The No. 1 Bruins let the No. 2 Waves roll in three games, 30-27, 30-27, 30-23, Saturday night at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves also defeated Cal State Northridge in four games, 30-25, … [Read more...] about Volleyball takes over the No. 1 spot, again
Symphonic sounds fill Smothers
By Emily DurninStaff Writer Picture yourself sitting in a dimmed theater, the dark stage before you. As the lights come up, you hear the soft, sweet sounds of violins, followed by the harmony of the woodwinds. Gradually, the drums join in, and you jump a little at the sudden, staccato entrance of the trumpets. After more than 20 years of bringing audiences this excitement, Dr. … [Read more...] about Symphonic sounds fill Smothers
Smothers stage reveals a Wilder side
By Kristen LowreyAssistant A& E Editor Adventure, acceptance and awakening. “The Matchmaker” has all three of these themes, not to mention romance, deceit and dancing. Director George Neilson stresses these three themes with his student cast and emphasizes the relation of the themes to becoming active in life. “It’s about joining the human race,” Neilson said of the play. … [Read more...] about Smothers stage reveals a Wilder side
Pep alumni rock musical theater
By Christina LittlefieldA&E Editor What do you get when you mix the creative talents of multiple Pepperdine graduates with the experience of a professional musical theater composer? An unconventional rock drama that blows the corsets off Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” “HERE.I.AM” is a modern-day adaptation of George Orwell’s “1984” that explores issues of privacy and … [Read more...] about Pep alumni rock musical theater
Miller debuts at Weisman
By Christina LittlefieldA & E Editor Senior Jennifer Anne Miller’s ultimate goal is to work out of her garage. The art and math double major wants to be able to paint and sell her artwork out of her home, preferably keeping her own Internet studio where she could ship her paintings and sculptures all over the world. “We are going to need a rather large garage with that,” … [Read more...] about Miller debuts at Weisman