Photo courtesy of Alex WurtzStudent acted. Student written. Student produced. Pepperdine Student Players (PSP) puts students in the spotlight and behind the scenes.The student-run theater company is planning a modern musical, professional workshop and a curated showcase this year, according to the group's president, junior Natalia Escobedo. PSP, which began in the 2018-2019 … [Read more...] about Students Run the Show in Pepperdine Student Players
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Preview: ‘Ragtime’ at Pepperdine Showcases ‘Incredibly Compelling’ Storytelling
Photos by Alex Neis The characters from Harlem and New Rochelle stand off and interact with each other through dance. This photo was taken during the first dress rehearsal. Pepperdine's production of "Ragtime" is set to open Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre after the work and collaboration of numerous students, faculty and staff. Set in early 20th century New York, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘Ragtime’ at Pepperdine Showcases ‘Incredibly Compelling’ Storytelling
Fresh Face Column 8: First-Year Aims to Help People’s Diets
Art by Madeline Duvall Originally from the southeastern city of Guangzhou, China, first-year Cecilia Li is an international student who went to high school in Searcy, Arkansas, while living with a local host family. During this time, Li said she found her passion for nutritional science, which has encouraged her to pursue a career in this field. Li wrote in an email that … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 8: First-Year Aims to Help People’s Diets
Art Exhibit Gives Trash a New Life
Photos by Vernie Covarrubias The Center for Sustainability unveiled a sculpture titled World at War alongside student artwork on Nov. 5. Artist Blake McFarland said he created the piece as a way to bring awareness to the issue of human waste in the ocean and landfills. “The figure is rising up out of a pile of trash, holding a crumbling earth,” McFarland said. “It … [Read more...] about Art Exhibit Gives Trash a New Life
Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conveys a Gloomy Family Rivalry
Photos courtesy of Disney“Maleficent” was one of the first Disney live-action movies, and the announcement of a sequel excited many fans who were eager to experience more of the alternate version of “Sleeping Beauty.”Despite the aesthetics displayed throughout the movie, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” was underwhelming as a follow-through … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conveys a Gloomy Family Rivalry