Sara Banta's eyes lit up and a warm smile appeared on her face as she recalled her first meeting with her piano student Rex Lewis-Clack more than four years ago."It was right in this room the Pepperdine music instructor began, looking reflectively at the piano across her studio. She told of how Rex and his mother, Cathleen Lewis, came into her office to assess if Banta and Rex … [Read more...] about Musical mastermind discovered
Top 10: (Pepperdine) language and lingo failures
Walking around campus leaves ears highly susceptible to improper lingo. Not sure if your Pepperdine slang is uncouth? Check out some samples.Also if you like my weekly Top 10 look for it and more on my personal blog. Astoldbyjess.tumblr.com.1. Fail. Something can't be a fail. It can however be a failure a failed attempt and the list goes on...2. Mixer. Did you know that every … [Read more...] about Top 10: (Pepperdine) language and lingo failures
'La Boheme' hits high note
Culture of epic proportions will occupy Smothers tonight as curtains rise to premier one of the most celebrated operas of all time: Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme." Though the performances will be held both tonight and Saturday tickets are rapidly becoming scarce as awareness of this production's uniqueness spreads through the community. The opera combines the talents of the … [Read more...] about 'La Boheme' hits high note
Finding 'Fish' in Elkins
As a part of Craig Detweiler's "A Social Science Perspective on Film" class and in honor of Black History Month Pepperdine welcomed acclaimed screenwriter and author Antwone Fisher to a screening of the film "Antwone Fisher a heartbreaking account of his life directed by Denzel Washington. The Graphic had the opportunity to sit down with Fisher to discuss how the film has … [Read more...] about Finding 'Fish' in Elkins
The ins and outs of Malibu
"I don't know... what do you want to do Friday?" seems to be a typical line in Pepperdine students' conversations. Throw in a sigh of exasperation an eye roll and "Well we could do (fill in the blank) again." Yes that's the ‘Bu way... or is it? Malibu is the host to many hang-out spots some more well-known than others. Marmalade Coogies and Starbucks have become staples … [Read more...] about The ins and outs of Malibu