Photos by Arthur Puu From humble beginnings in Chicago to a career in sports, former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager and current Pepperdine Professor Ned Colletti has seen it all. Colletti discussed his journey in his new book "The Big Chair: The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager" on Monday night in … [Read more...] about The Signature Chair: A Conversation with Ned Colletti
Life & Arts
Malibu Hidden Gem: Escondido Falls
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Keener Now as the end of midterms are vastly approaching, it’s time to find a place to relax and destress from the chaos on campus. For those who want to be surrounded by nature and not the stress of homework, the hike to Escondido Falls just may do the trick. Escondido Falls is a four mile hike just off Winding Way road off PCH, just a few … [Read more...] about Malibu Hidden Gem: Escondido Falls
Pepperdine Presents ‘Big Fish’ Musical
Photo by Sherry Yang The cast and crew of Pepperdine's musical this semester, "Big Fish," promise the show will inspire tears, laughter and deep thought. The Pepperdine Theatre Department's fall musical, the 12-chair version of "Big Fish," will debut Thursday, Nov. 9. The show will continue to take place in Smothers Theatre until Nov. 18. The larger-than-life show centers … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Presents ‘Big Fish’ Musical
‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students
Photo by Kaelin Mendez The producer of "Boyz n the Hood" recently shared his reflections on the film in Elkins Auditorium. Renowned film producer Steve Nicolaides spoke with Pepperdine's Director of Film Studies and Associate Professor of English Joi Carr in front of an audience of students. The event was part of the "Intimate Conversations" convocation series put on by … [Read more...] about ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students
Making Waves: Grace Kruse
Photo courtesy of Grace Kruse Junior Grace Kruse, founder of Pepperdine's first Digital Arts Club, said she wants to provide a creative space for inter-disciplinary collaboration between students from all majors. “By mixing art with media production, engineering, computer science, etc., there’s an endless possibility of the creative products that can be made,” she … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Grace Kruse
