Photos by Kayla LeeMusical duo Black Violin performed for an audience of all ages on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Smothers Theatre, combining classical music with hip-hop to create a unique sound with the goal of breaking musical stereotypes. This was the group's 17th show on their 2016-2017 Unity Tour. The group consists of viola player Wil Baptiste and violinist Kev Marcus, who met … [Read more...] about Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes in Smothers
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Artists Corner: Behind the Lights, Camera and Action
Photo Courtesy of Haley Smith There’s a saying that circulates the thespian culture that goes along the lines of the world being a stage. While that may not apply to all people, it certainly rings true for junior Theater and Media Production major Haley Smith. Smith gives off a girl-next-door feeling, but her dreams are anything but common.“Every little girl kind of … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Behind the Lights, Camera and Action
Make the MOCA Part Of Your Next LA Adventure
Photos by Symphony Barnes Most have probably heard of and have even been to art museums like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Getty, or the Broad, but fewer have ventured to a lesser-known art museum called the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). MOCA is a contemporary art museum with three locations in the Los Angeles area. Its primary location is MOCA … [Read more...] about Make the MOCA Part Of Your Next LA Adventure
Real Emotions Behind Reelstories
Photos by Brett Bean The 8th Annual Reelstories Film Festival gave a look at up-and-coming Pepperdine talent in the film industry. For the first time, short films mixed with feature-length films this year, which gave students a chance to present all types of submissions. Reelstories gave students a chance to present their films to a wider audience that they … [Read more...] about Real Emotions Behind Reelstories
Chinese Student Association Hosts Annual Spring Gala in Smothers
Photos by Brett Bean Students celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday in Smothers Theatre with the annual Spring Festival Gala, hosted by the Chinese Student and Scholar Association. The event featured music and comedy in Chinese, as well as traditional dance and martial arts. As guests entered the theater, they received a raffle ticket, a card on which to write a New … [Read more...] about Chinese Student Association Hosts Annual Spring Gala in Smothers
