ABYAH WYNNStaff Writer Many members of the Pepperdine community would never guess that behind the doors of the Ahmanson Fine Arts Center lies a side of Pepperdine that enlightens the mind, refreshes the spirit and entices the imagination. Stepping into the F.A.C. is like stepping into an entirely different world, and the students, who have the amazing opportunity to call the … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Melanie Emelio
Professor profile: Joe Piasentin
ALEX JOKICHStaff Writer Qualified. Credible. Creative. And the list doesn’t end there. Fine Arts professor Joe Piasentin leaves an invaluable impression on every student and colleague he encounters. One of the original faculty members to teach on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, Piasentin boasts not only a Stanford diploma, but also international acclaim. Always engulfed in a … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Joe Piasentin
Marrs named Dean of Seaver College
Shannon Urtnowski News Editor After reviewing thousands of applications, submitted by candidates from around the globe, Associate Dean Ricks Marrs has been named the newest dean of Seaver College. President Andrew K. Benton met with Marrs personally on Monday to convey the decision, which was a joint effort between Benton and the Seaver Dean Search Committee. The committee, … [Read more...] about Marrs named Dean of Seaver College
Freshman tennis star fitting in as smooth as his forehand
TONY SIMEONEStaff Writer Having been born and raised in Mexico City, Alejandro Moreno expected the transition to be harder. Usually only leaving his country to participate in tennis tournaments in the United States, Moreno came to Pepperdine facing what would be his longest stint outside of his home country. “I once took a two month trip, and that was the longest I had been … [Read more...] about Freshman tennis star fitting in as smooth as his forehand
Modern ‘Hamlet’ kills original
ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant Seeing Pepperdine’s version of “Hamlet” without being familiar with the play may leave some viewers confused. But for the rest, it puts a spin on what Shakespearean readers know and love. “Hamlet” opened Tuesday in Smothers Theatre and runs until Saturday. It portrays the story of a mourning young man who was confronted by the spirit of his … [Read more...] about Modern ‘Hamlet’ kills original