On Feb. 26 Mozart's "The Magic Flute" opens at Pepperdine courtesy of our wonderful music department. A melody-driven crowd pleaser replete with comic flair Mozart's final opera will undoubtedly bring music laughter and joy - which is why it is one of the most beloved works of all time - to the stage at Smothers.However despite my obvious enthusiasm for opera I recognize the … [Read more...] about Opera deserves a chance
Stimulus plan funds student aid
The complex economic stimulus bill President Obama signed Tuesday Feb. 17 includes one nugget that will directly impact a majority of Pepperdine students: a lower college price tag.Of the $787 billion in new spending and tax cuts approximately $30 billion funds financial aid and other measures to lower the cost of attending college in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years … [Read more...] about Stimulus plan funds student aid
TangoKilo
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree for Pepperdine professor Dr. Mike Jordan's son Randy. You might not have guessed it but in his youth Dr. Jordan was a very talented drum player. And several decades later his son Randy became the lead drummer of the up-and-coming band TangoKilo. TangoKilo performed last Friday at Blue Club in Agoura Hills to a crowd of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about TangoKilo
Waves' D Stifles Toreros
For the third consecutive game the Pepperdine's men's basketball team has captured a conference victory. Last Saturday night the Waves took on the Toreros of the University of San Diego and came away with a 57-52 victory. Slow Starts Continue for PepperdinePepperdine has continued to struggle in the early minutes of recent games. Once again versus USD the Waves started out … [Read more...] about Waves' D Stifles Toreros
Waves of Faith: Islam at Pepperdine
For the few Muslim students who attend Pepperdine some said they find it difficult to fit into Pepperdine's predominantly Christian culture. Without a Muslim student association on campus meeting daily prayer requirements and building a sense of community is virtually impossible for some Muslim students.Sophomore Sameer Kahn is Muslim and spent seven years living in Saudi … [Read more...] about Waves of Faith: Islam at Pepperdine