Joi Carr, professor of English and Film, takes part in the Engaged Symposium on Nov. 3. Carr spoke with Cedric the Entertainer and said she asked him about his work as a producer. Photos courtesy of Joi Carr An author, professor, singer-songwriter and a woman in leadership are just a few words to portray her, said Joi Carr, professor of English and Film. From singing in … [Read more...] about From Music to Teaching: Pepperdine Film Professor Shares Her Journey
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Album Review: Listeners Latch Onto Lana Del Rey’s Lyricism on Her New Album
Lana Del Rey tilts her head while resting her chin on her hand on the black and white cover of "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd." Del Rey released her ninth studio album March 24 and received positive feedback from fans. Photo courtesy of Interscope RecordsTransparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are … [Read more...] about Album Review: Listeners Latch Onto Lana Del Rey’s Lyricism on Her New Album
Connecting to Roots: Students Highlight Their Hometowns
Senior Merican Sin and her family gather for a family photoshoot wearing their national Cambodian clothing in front of the Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia in May 2019. Sin said Angkor Wat is the largest religious temple in the world. Photo courtesy of Merica Sin Home — a word that conveys much more than a geographical location. Students shared how many of their hometowns extend … [Read more...] about Connecting to Roots: Students Highlight Their Hometowns
Flamenco Vivo Fires Up Smothers Theatre
The eight-person troupe of Flamenco Vivo twirls around the Smothers stage during the final group performance, "Sin Fronteras" (Without Borders), on March 21. The finale brought distinct dancers and props together after the performance highlighted the individuals' initial differences. Photos by Lucian Himes The fast-footed dancers of the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana company … [Read more...] about Flamenco Vivo Fires Up Smothers Theatre
Expressionists Coffeehouse Congregates Creativity & Community
Expressionists' adviser John Struloeff reads his poem "Malibu Canyon Tunnel" in the Intercultural Affairs Lounge on March 13. Seven students performed, and Struloeff was the only professor to attend and share. Photos by Faith Oh Tucked away in the Intercultural Affairs lounge on the first floor of the HAWC, the Expressionists Coffeehouse welcomed students to an evening of … [Read more...] about Expressionists Coffeehouse Congregates Creativity & Community
