Image Courtesy of 20th Century FoxThe 89th Academy Awards, or "Oscars," are right around the corner on Feb. 26, and that means that the awards season of recognizing many films, actors, actresses, directors, etc., is almost over."Hidden Figures" has been one of those recognized films. This film is especially significant because it's a mainstream, Oscar-nominated film that … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Proves Worthy Of Its Accolades
Life & Arts
Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
Photos by Channa SteinmetzPepperdine’s student-run organization, Beloved Community, held their first open mic night Friday, Feb.17 in the Sandbar. Students were welcomed by warm coffee, cupcakes, upbeat music and a call to conversation. Performances ranged from singing to spoken word, and afterward, the mic was open to anyone who had a thought or story to share.Student … [Read more...] about Beloved Community Hosts Open Mic Night
Artist Corner: Maya Lal
Photos Courtesy of Maya LalShe was 2 years old when she began to paint. Her first project was to draw raindrops in her preschool class. Without question, she made her piece as colorful as possible, disregarding the fact that raindrops aren’t multi-colored. Her teacher quickly took notice, and three years later she started taking art classes, feeling right at home.The … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Maya Lal
Seaver Alumna Screens ‘U.S.S. Indianapolis: The Legacy’
Images and Photos Courtesy of 'U.S.S. Indianapolis: The Legacy Production' StillsImages on the screen flowed between an elderly man in large glasses to another old man whose white hair stuck out underneath a Navy cap adorned with pins. The auditorium intently watched the men on the screen in silence except for brief moments of laughter and longer moments of sniffles. Seaver … [Read more...] about Seaver Alumna Screens ‘U.S.S. Indianapolis: The Legacy’
Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo Courtesy of Kaci Courtright“I know a lot of my friends struggled growing up with low self-esteem, caring about what everyone else thought. It’s really how you view yourself — I grew up thinking, ‘I’m pretty cool for who I am; I really like who I am.’ And I wouldn’t want to change for anything.”Born and raised in "The Windy … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories