Photos Courtesy of Ina Bobis The all-student cast of "Die Fledermaus" will be present the traditional German opera in Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Emma Ujifusa, a junior Music Education and Vocal Performance major, plays Adele — the chambermaid of the two main characters. "She is a character that helps drive the plot," … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fine Arts Presents ‘Die Fledermaus’
The Effects of the Gender Ratio Issue in the Classroom
Infographic by Makena HueyMost students at Pepperdine know that the ratio of males to females is unbalanced. In fact, it is talked about so much that it has become a running joke among the students. But at what point does it become an issue in the classroom?According to the 2018 Pepperdine Admission facts for Seaver College, the undergraduate student body is 60 percent female … [Read more...] about The Effects of the Gender Ratio Issue in the Classroom
Chinese Spring Gala Celebrates the Coming of Chinese New Year
Photos courtesy of Sherry Yang The Chinese Students and Scholars Association, or CSSA, hosted their annual Spring Gala on Friday, Jan. 25 in Smothers Theater to celebrate the coming of Chinese New Year.MCs (masters of ceremonies), or students involved in CSSA or Intercultural Affairs, entertained the nearly 150 students who filled the theater. Many students accompanied … [Read more...] about Chinese Spring Gala Celebrates the Coming of Chinese New Year
Pepperdine’s New Student-Run Theater Company Debuts Their Spring Performance Showcase
Photos courtesy of James MooreThe Pepperdine Student Players is a brand-new, student-run theater company designed to showcase students' abilities. Students in the company wrote, directed and performed seven short pieces in the PLC mini-theater Friday, Feb. 1, Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 for their debut showcase.Junior James Moore, the artistic director of the spring … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s New Student-Run Theater Company Debuts Their Spring Performance Showcase
Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College
Photos courtesy of Chloe Boudames Pepperdine's junior class student body president, Chloe Boudames, is all too familiar with the challenge of finding balance in college. Boudames has become a master of time management as she has to juggle many extracurricular time commitments on top of her school work. Boudames does PA (production assistant) and feature, or extra work, … [Read more...] about Student Body President’s Advice on Finding Balance in College