SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor The Pepperdine Music department brings a chilling tale about the price of paranoia to campus tonight, when the curtains open on the annual student opera, “The Crucible.”The cast will perform at 7:30 tonight and Saturday night in Smothers Theatre, accompanied by the Pepperdine University Orchestra.The opera was adapted from Arthur Miller’s … [Read more...] about Crafting ‘The Crucible’
Poet works as DPS officer while publishing anthology
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant At the Seaver information booth, Morris Williams jokes with campus visitors, informing them on Pepperdine and sometimes sharing a poem from one of the three anthologies he’s published. “My position at Public Safety has allowed me to collect my thoughts,” said Williams, who has been a Public Safety officer since 1995 and a writer since 1975. “It allows … [Read more...] about Poet works as DPS officer while publishing anthology
Laptop responsibility on students
Staff Ed “Professors say laptops interrupt class,” according to an article in last week’s Graphic, exposing yet another debate in the academic community. Should professors ban laptops in their individual classes, to increase the students’ attention and ultimately their grades? Because students are affecting their own grade by misusing laptops, they should be able to do what … [Read more...] about Laptop responsibility on students
Chinese New Year celebrated
RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer The Chinese Student Union, led by junior Yuan Fang, celebrated the Chinese New Year at the HAWC. It’s part of an effort by for Chinese and non-Chinese students to bring the Chinese culture to Pepperdine. “Food is the most important thing about the Chinese New Year. We will play games and have contests, play ping-pong and have chopsticks,” Fang said. … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year celebrated
GRE exam to change; new version will test cognitive reasoning
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant The current version of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will not be offered after July 31, a change affecting many students who hope to attend graduate school. Most graduate schools require the GRE, with law, business and medical schools being the main exceptions. It is taken by 500,000 students annually. The revised, longer version will be offered … [Read more...] about GRE exam to change; new version will test cognitive reasoning