Photos Courtesy of Makay Manis"I want to tell truths that you might not see based on your first glance," junior Claire Fagin said. "I think that's why I don't like taking pictures of landscapes. The ocean is beautiful every day, but people are going to have good days and bad days, and I think that's interesting."Fagin said her initial experience with photography began when she … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Claire Fagin
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Pacific Sounds Brings Students to Their Feet
Photos by Brett BeanDressed in festival-inspired attire and with blankets and cameras in hand, students came prepared for the annual Pacific Sounds Art and Music Festival on Saturday, April 1. Pepperdine’s Alumni Park was transformed into a Coachella-esque venue for The Board’s event with the synth-pop band St. Lucia headlining. Several activities were prepared for … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Brings Students to Their Feet
Pepperdine Alumni Lead YouTube Space LA
Photos by Caroline LaganasTwo sleek, black leather couches surrounded a leather chair and faced the audience. A pop of crimson illuminated from a circular red rug underneath the studio lights. To the side of the stage was a string of lights that hung above a coffee stand. In the back of the room, a large tiled screen displayed pictures of YouTube users. Creators come to this … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alumni Lead YouTube Space LA
Distinguished Photographer Challenges Indigenous Stereotypes
Photos by Terra AtwoodMatika Wilbur, award-winning photographer of Native American descent, presented her lecture, "Changing the Way We See Native America: Dismantling Native American Stereotypes" in Elkins Auditorium on March 21. The event marked the fourth lecture of the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series of the 2016-2017 school year, with the goal to promote diverse … [Read more...] about Distinguished Photographer Challenges Indigenous Stereotypes
Artists Corner: Rebecca Franklin
Photos Courtesy of Rebecca FranklinJunior Rebecca Franklin keeps herself busy between playing the flute and rigorously studying pre-med. She said she's played the flute since fourth grade and has not stopped since. While she does want to be a doctor one day, she knows that the skills she learns from being a musician will always be with her.Originally she wasn’t going to … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Rebecca Franklin