Photos by Marisa Padilla Pepperdine’s Theatre Department is tackling William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with stunning scenery and brilliant performances. This work is considered by many to be Shakespeare’s best and most beloved comedy. Director Jason Chanos explained that Shakespeare did many commissioned plays, but “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was one that … [Read more...] about Shakespearean classic opens in Smothers
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Humaliwo gathers alumni
Photos by Kristina Hsieh Bands, burgers and paint brushes scattered Alumni Park Saturday night during the Board sponsored event Humaliwo, the annual Spring concert. Fitting with the theme, Humaliwo means ‘the surf sounds loudly’ and is also more than just a tongue twister, it is the original name for Malibu. This year the event hosted three bands, all of which had a personal … [Read more...] about Humaliwo gathers alumni
Rogue Wave says his final goodbye
Art by Sacha Irick The tide has come in, which means they’re kicking me out. If I could write Rogue Wave for the Graphic the rest of my life and still manage to provide and care for a family, I’d do it. But life moves on, and I must wander off into the cold darkness that is post-grad life. I could reflect on my four years at Pepperdine and end with something … [Read more...] about Rogue Wave says his final goodbye
Disney Channel Brazil actor comes to Pepperdine
Photo by Sarah Malone Freshman Anthony Wells is an 18-year-old from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who has already achieved far more than many struggling actors in the LA area. Prior to enrolling at Pepperdine, Wells worked for Disney Channel Brazil. Various actors, such as Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Brandy Norwood, Clayton Snyder and Chace Crawford, have found their place … [Read more...] about Disney Channel Brazil actor comes to Pepperdine
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review
Photo Courtesy of Marvel 'The Winter Soldier' merges super heroes and spy thrillers We were first introduced to Steve Rogers in "Captain America: The First Avenger," where the sickly young man from 1940s Brooklyn strove to be a hero in his own right. He exhibited an unyielding selflessness in his desire to serve his country and help his fellow countrymen in the war against … [Read more...] about Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review