With one post at a time, the Communication Studies Department wants to set the record straight on the stereotype that “Communication is an easy major." The Pepperdine Communication Studies Department is making a social media splash, advocating for the utility and importance of a degree in communication. The Instagram initiative aims to reach out to prospective students and … [Read more...] about The Communication Studies Department Makes Social Media Splash
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Preview: ‘The Magic Flute’ Opera Teaches Peace and Resilience
Mozart is coming back to life in the Opera Program's newest show, "The Magic Flute." The 18th-century opera opens Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m in Smothers Theatre.In the opera, Prince Tamino, played by senior Vocal Performance major John Silva, is tasked with saving the Queen of the Night's daughter Pamina from the high priest Sarastro. Alongside Papageno, a quirky bird … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘The Magic Flute’ Opera Teaches Peace and Resilience
Jumpstart Welcomes Alumna into Full-Time Position
Editor's Note: Jade Gonzalez, the writer and reporter of this story, is a current member of Jumpstart She has been a member since her first year at Pepperdine. Shortly after her graduation from Seaver College, Pepperdine Jumpstart hired alumna Talita Tahincioglu ('24) to the position of co-site manager. Tahincioglu graduated in December with a Bachelor's in Psychology and … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Welcomes Alumna into Full-Time Position
Vogue, Fujifilm, Billboards: Charis Cheung Climbs the Photography Ladder
What started as taking photos after school on an iPad turned into countless sponsorships and photoshoots for senior IMC major Charis Cheung.With over 58,000 followers on Instagram, Cheung continues to climb the ladder each year in the world of photography. As she has developed her own style of photography, she has booked more clients and done work with large companies like … [Read more...] about Vogue, Fujifilm, Billboards: Charis Cheung Climbs the Photography Ladder
Spring Fashion Blooms with the Season
Spring fashion is all about fresh starts, and with a new season comes a new wave of style. As emerging trends take shape, new approaches to personal style also develop. "This spring I think we are moving away from simple, and towards unique," Junior Mary Papillion said. "Carrie Bradshaw is the blueprint — taking risks is so chic." Whether it is embracing personal aesthetics, … [Read more...] about Spring Fashion Blooms with the Season