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Gambino Keeps it Creative with ‘Awaken, My Love!’

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Image courtesy of Glassnote RecordsChildish Gambino brought back his unique style to the rap game when he surprised fans with his fourth album, "Awaken, My Love!" in late 2016. Unexpectedly released on Dec. 2, the album explores new style territory — something he always seems to wander into.Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, has always been that weird, quirky guy … [Read more...] about Gambino Keeps it Creative with ‘Awaken, My Love!’

Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights

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Photos by Kayla Lee Art has long been used as a tool for change and revolution. This year's Dance In Flight, which opened Thursday, Feb. 9, took audiences back to the American social justice movements of the 1950s and 60s, portraying the struggles for civil rights through rhythm and movement. The show opened with scenes of glamorous, classic life in the 1950s, with … [Read more...] about Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights

Relationship IQ Director Breaks Down Hookup Culture

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityWhat is a hookup? Director of Relationship IQ for the Boon Center for the Family, Hannah Parmelee, and her Relationship IQ interns have explored this and other similar topics through convocation events held during the school year.A Seaver alumna who earned a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary, Parmelee … [Read more...] about Relationship IQ Director Breaks Down Hookup Culture

‘Fist Fight’ Packs a Punch of Laughter

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Photos by Caroline LaganasBursts of laughter punched through the AMC theater as Charlie Day and Ice Cube duked it out in a sea of cheering student bodies. After high school English teacher Andy Campbell, played by Charlie Day, accidentally got his fellow history teacher Ron Strickland, played by Ice Cube, fired, Strickland challenged him to a fight after school. The tension … [Read more...] about ‘Fist Fight’ Packs a Punch of Laughter

Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories

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Photo by Brielle Fraser "I started performing when I was 8, and it launched me into a career as a child actor. I dabbled in a few commercials," Hannah Prater said. "I began Pepperdine as a double major in Theatre and Advertising because I didn't want to let the performing aspect go yet." Prater said she chose to attend Pepperdine because of the opportunities offered in … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories