MICHELLE MCKINLEYStaff Writer The latest exhibit at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art boasts an inconspicuous title: “Some Drawings.” But one step inside the on-campus museum reveals more than a few sketches by pop artist Jim Dine. While seemingly random images of hearts, tools, Venuses, bathrobes and other common household objects serve as the subject for many of the … [Read more...] about More than just ‘some drawings’
‘Ok Go’ concert headliner, Augustana set to open
KATE SCHWARTZNews Assistant The Student Programming Board announced the performers of Pepperdine’s Spring Concert yesterday. Ok Go and Augustana will be headlining the concert on April 13th at Alumni Park. Both new and upcoming bands, SPB is trying to make this one of the most successful concerts that Pepperdine had ever hosted. “This will potentially be one of the biggest … [Read more...] about ‘Ok Go’ concert headliner, Augustana set to open
Homestand opens with four Ws
JANE LEESports Editor For as long as junior Barry Enright can remember, struggles have always defined the start of the Pepperdine baseball team’s season. So even though it was disappointing, it was of no big surprise when the Waves began the 2007 campaign with a 1-2-1 record at the beginning of the month. Fast forward to this past weekend’s series against UC Davis, however, and … [Read more...] about Homestand opens with four Ws
Roots: Black Hairstory
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Imagine using a comb that would automatically straighten your hair. The catch: the temperature of the tool measures between 300 and 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Welcome to the world of black hair care. Freshman Alissa Hayden sometimes has her mother straighten her hair. “It’s an uphill battle, you never know who’s going to win: my mom or the hot comb,” … [Read more...] about Roots: Black Hairstory
Professors say laptops interrupt class lectures
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor The click-clack of laptop keys is as common a sound in most Pepperdine classes as the scratching of ball point pens on paper once was. However, Steven Lemley’s course in communication theory is not one of those classes. This semester, Lemley, associate professor of communication and former provost of Pepperdine, joined a growing list of … [Read more...] about Professors say laptops interrupt class lectures