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
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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
Author Discusses Feminist and Christian Analysis of Modern American Politics
Photos by Sherry YangAmerican politics are riddled with anxiety and Christianity can do something about it according to the new book, “This American Moment: A Feminist Christian Realist Intervention.” The author, Dr. Caron Gentry, discussed her new book with the Pepperdine community on Monday, Sept. 24, packing the Surfboard room with students and faculty.Gentry's … [Read more...] about Author Discusses Feminist and Christian Analysis of Modern American Politics
Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Center For the ArtsGrammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb performed with Pepperdine alumna Ashley Campbell on Sept. 22, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. The duo performed their most well-known hits and shared behind-the-scenes stories about the music industry. Their musical history and their history with Pepperdine extends beyond this … [Read more...] about Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers