Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull has come a long way since its disastrous premiere on stage more than 100 years ago. After a hostile reception from the original audience in St. Petersburg in 1896, the production soon rose to the top of Russian theatre after much critical acclaim. The play will now make its Pepperdine debut with five shows from April 7 through 11. Abundant in … [Read more...] about 'Seagull' soars above predecessors
SGA discusses Pep application decline
To accommodate this year's 6.4 percent decrease in applicants Pepperdine accepted 300 more students than last year to ensure that the university meets its enrollment quota.Dean of Admissions Michael Truschke addressed this decrease and facts about the incoming freshman class at Student Government Association's meeting Wednesday."I was surprised that the acceptance has become so … [Read more...] about SGA discusses Pep application decline
Toreros sweep Waves
Nothing seems to be going right for the Waves who opened West Coast Conference play as victims of a three-game sweep to rival San Diego at Cunningham Stadium. After losses to the Toreros on Friday Saturday and Sunday Pepperdine (16-11 0-3 WCC) has dropped five straight games.With Pepperdine ace senior Nathan Newman taking the mound on Friday the match-up looked to be a … [Read more...] about Toreros sweep Waves
Culture Shock
The glimmering city of Los Angeles pulls together people of all different backgrounds and creeds but one crowd that Los Angeles draws in is artists. People who create to represent the world in which they live in come to this city to have their voices heard. These voices were heard through Project Ethos on Friday night at Club Vanguard. The mission of Project Ethos is to connect … [Read more...] about Culture Shock
Seniors relive prom night
Betty Baines recounted her incredible experience as a student during World War II to Pepperdine students at the "Senior Prom an even that brings two generations together. On Friday, March 27, the university welcomed approximately 70 senior citizens like Betty and more than 30 student volunteers to Drescher Dining Hall, where they danced, conversed and had a pleasant dinner. I … [Read more...] about Seniors relive prom night