Photos courtesy of Kennedi Rae SyphaxSenior Kennedi Rae Syphax said she has embodied a creative spirit since she was a child. Artistic expression has taken on many forms in Syphax’s life, including creative writing and poetry. However, Syphax has particular interest in capturing moments through photography.She said she began to take her art more seriously as she got older … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Kennedi Rae Syphax
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Convo Argues Great Books Serves a Greater Purpose than a GE Requirement
Photos by Ashley ChavezA convocation promoting the idea that the Great Books program not only serves an academic purpose but a spiritual one took place Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Professor Paul Contino directed the Wednesday night convocation titled, "How the Great Books Can Enrich Your Spiritual Life.""You don't have to be a Great Books student to read the classics," Contino … [Read more...] about Convo Argues Great Books Serves a Greater Purpose than a GE Requirement
Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book
Photos courtesy of Kara TylerWhile college students try to avoid reading books outside of class, sophomore Kara Tyler spends her free time writing one.Tyler said she has been in the process of writing her debut poetry book over the past year. What started as journaling slowly became a passion for writing poetry.“Poetry was just kind of the way I reworked my thoughts into … [Read more...] about Pepp Student Works on Debut Poetry Book
‘Tayo Nang Pumuri Let’s Worship’ rocks the Weisman
Photos by Alexx CausleyWith Filipino American History Month coming to a close, Pepperdine's Intercultural Affairs department led a convocation aimed at celebrating the Filipino culture. The "Tayo Nang Pumuri Let's Worship" event was held in the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at 6 p.m., on Oct 23. The event focused on the spoken word poetry of Brian "SuperB" … [Read more...] about ‘Tayo Nang Pumuri Let’s Worship’ rocks the Weisman
‘The Sisters Brothers’ Reinvents the Western
Photos Courtesy of Annapurna PicturesThough it seems impossible, the gun-slinging, horse-riding, whiskey-drinking period piece, "The Sisters Brothers," is unlike any Western that has come before it. Director Jacques Audiard achieves a career-best with this film.“The Sisters Brothers” is one of the best movies to grace theaters this year. Based off the novel by … [Read more...] about ‘The Sisters Brothers’ Reinvents the Western