Photos by Maggie DavisPepperdine's Multicultural Theater Project hosted the SoCal Summit on Black Masculinity on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Pepperdine's West L.A. campus. The focus of the seven-hour long summit was to facilitate discussion between various guest speakers on the stereotypical portrayal of Black men in the media through artistic expression.The summit included events … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts the SoCal Summit on Black Masculinity
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Bailey Soudelier Designs Costumes for Lindhurst Show “Well”
Photo by James Moore Next semester junior Bailey Soudelier will be the head costume designer for "Well," a show that depicts the relationship of a mother and daughter in the midst of medical turmoil. "Well" will be performed in the Lindhurst Theater this spring. Soudelier is a theater production design major, and she is the only student with an emphasis in costume design. … [Read more...] about Bailey Soudelier Designs Costumes for Lindhurst Show “Well”
Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Pepperdine Freshman Releases Debut Album
Photos courtesy of Annabelle ChildersPepperdine freshman Annabelle Childers not only just began her college career, but also released her first album "The Start" in August of this past summer. The 10-track album is filled with Childers' original songs and was recorded in her home state of Arkansas.Childers said music has always been part of her life. Growing up in Little Rock, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Freshman Releases Debut Album
Student DJs Mix It Up
Photo courtesy of Drey LubinAlmost anyone can become a DJ with a laptop and the proper software, according to sophomore Justin Rorick. With the industry so saturated with new talent, two Pepperdine student DJs, junior Daniel Lee and sophomore Justin Rorick and University of California Santa Barbara freshman Drey Lubin, are trying their hand at mixing digital sounds to create … [Read more...] about Student DJs Mix It Up