Photos by Micah Lambert Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what you're most thankful for in life and what new blessings the year has brought. Most students head home for the holiday to spend time with family, but what about your friends here at school? For those students staying on campus for Thanksgiving this year, or simply looking to celebrate the friendships they've found … [Read more...] about Make Friendsgiving a New Tradition
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‘Crazy For You’ Brings Talent and Tap to Pepperdine Stage
Photos by Lidia BaynePepperdine's fall musical, "Crazy For You," combines tap dance and romantic comedy to bring a fresh performance to the stage. The musical, directed by professor Bradley Griffin and featuring senior Jalon Matthews and sophomore Kathryn Semple, opens Thursday in Smothers Theatre."Crazy For You" takes place during the Great Depression and tells the story of … [Read more...] about ‘Crazy For You’ Brings Talent and Tap to Pepperdine Stage
Urban Barrels Transforms Sails into Sales
Photos by Kayiu WongThe MacDonell brothers, JP who graduated from Pepperdine in 2009 and Mat who graduated in 2010, founded Urban Barrels in 2014. The company fosters a “connection to the ocean,” and targets those seeking adventure, JP MacDonell said. “Basically we take old sailboat sails and turn them into cool, unique products.”The bagtowel is Urban … [Read more...] about Urban Barrels Transforms Sails into Sales
Students Showcase Australian Short Films
Images Courtesy of Eryn RamseyThe students of the first summer 2016 Australia Film Program gathered to premiere their Austrailian-made short films Oct. 5. The group traveled to Sydney, Australia in July, and produced their films within a month while collaborating with the International Screen Association. Professors Craig Detweiler and Michael C. Smith opened the evening with … [Read more...] about Students Showcase Australian Short Films
Keep With the Halloween Spirit
Image Courtesy of Falcon International ProductionsIt seems as though October began merely a week ago, but now the costume planning is over, and talk of Thanksgiving is almost unavoidable. In order to preserve the Halloween spirit for a little bit longer, grab some discounted Halloween candy, some popcorn and a sugary drink and enjoy an evening with some of these Halloween … [Read more...] about Keep With the Halloween Spirit