SigEp at 2019 Pepperdine Greek Awards | Photo courtesy of Callum CunninghamThis past year has been a year of success for Pepperdine’s Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp). They dominated the 2019 Pepperdine Greek Awards, taking home 10 of 13 possible categories. This sweeping victory encapsulated their achievements of the year, but it came as a result of years of high standards to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s SigEp Sheds Light on the Benefits of Brotherhood
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Female Directors Left Out of 2020 Oscar Nominations
Photo courtesy of SONY PicturesNo women are in the running for Best Director in the 2020 Academy Awards, even after a year filled with critically-acclaimed movies spearheaded by women. Movies like Greta Gerwig's "Little Women," Melina Matsoukas' "Queen & Slim" and Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" are just a start to the list of unrecognized female-directed films. "Sadly, the lack … [Read more...] about Female Directors Left Out of 2020 Oscar Nominations
Pepperdine IGNITE Club Attends Sundance Film Festival
The Pepperdine IGNITE Club arrives at Sundance Film Festival. Photos courtesy of Bryan MunguiaOn a seemingly ordinary Sunday evening, while most students were binge-watching their favorite Netflix show or getting ready for the week ahead, a group of 15 Pepperdine students volunteered at the exclusive screening of “Four Good Days” alongside Mila Kunis and Glenn … [Read more...] about Pepperdine IGNITE Club Attends Sundance Film Festival
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Colette Faulkner
Colette Faulkner on a Waves Debate tournament in Amsterdam during December 2019 | Photo courtesy of Colette Faulkner Senior Colette Faulkner can be frequently seen around campus with bright, eclectic outfits. With a passion for fashion, Faulkner said she hopes to pursue a career in the fashion industry after she graduates this spring. The Economics major sat down with the … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Colette Faulkner
Derina Harvey Band Ushers in New Season for Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
Derina Harvey Band performs at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre. Left to right: Scott Greene as lead guitarist, Steve Pinset as drummer, Derina Harvey as front-woman, Jess Blenis on fiddle and Edward Smith on bass. | Photo by Caitlin RoarkCanadian Celtic rock group Derina Harvey Band brought a vibrant performance to Smothers Theatre on Jan 17."I'd say at first I really loved the … [Read more...] about Derina Harvey Band Ushers in New Season for Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts