Art by Jenny RustadClint Eastwood has made a name for himself as both an actor and a director. As an actor, he has given us classics such as “The Outlaw”, “Josey Wales”, and the “Dirty Harry” franchise. As a director, he has constructed works such as “Unforgiven,” “Mystic River” and “Million Dollar Baby.” … [Read more...] about ‘American Sniper’ Zeroes in on Oscar
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Artist of the Week: Naomi Purnell
Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Rensel//Creative CommonsJunior art major Naomi Purnell sat down to talk about her works of art. The Pittsburgh native creates unique art instillations bringing a new perspective to the art scene at Pepperdine.Q: What medium of art do you make? A: I use a lot of different mediums. I was painting a lot, and then I started doing installations. … [Read more...] about Artist of the Week: Naomi Purnell
Seaver Students Plan to Represent at Cannes International Film Festival
Photo Courtesy of Stock Snap//Pixabay Next month, four Pepperdine students, senior Matt Allen and juniors Deepak Adhikary, Jacqueline Cisneros and Jasmine Everett, will board a 14-hour flight to southern France to intern at the 68th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival. The Cannes Film Festival, May 13 through May 24, is the biggest media event of the year. … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Plan to Represent at Cannes International Film Festival
Gym Packed for the New Year
Photo Courtesy of AberroCreative//PixabayDue to its relatively small size, the Firestone Weight Center has suffered crowding problems, especially as the new year begins. This has often led to students and faculty being unable to access certain cardio equipment and weights. Those who regularly attend the gym make due with the equipment that is available at the moment.The gym is … [Read more...] about Gym Packed for the New Year
Best Movies of 2014
Photo Courtesy of Razlan//Creative Commons The past year has been an exciting and diverse year in film. Audiences flocked to theaters to see everything from a talking tree to a 400-foot-tall lizard grace the silver screen. Among the many substantial releases of 2014, 10 stand out as the most innovative, influential and memorable films of the year. 10. “Boyhood” … [Read more...] about Best Movies of 2014