Ominous music fit for an old horror film set the ambiance in the room as a crowd of about 40 socialized before the pre-Halloween party began. The Hollywood Visionaries Series presented “From Draculas to Dybbuks: The Laemmle Families and Universal’s Horror Films” on Tuesday night in Elkins Auditorium. This series explores of the culture of faith, family legacies and the … [Read more...] about Light up the Visionaries
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Free yourself for hobbies
When was the last time any of us actually uttered the phrase “I’m bored”? For some, it may have been fairly recently. Many of us probably don’t remember the last time we spoke these words. Both as young adults and specifically as Pepperdine students, it can be difficult to imagine having nothing to do. There is always something else on the to-do list, whether it’s a paper to … [Read more...] about Free yourself for hobbies
Political Vendetta
Called by the need to give voice to the average American student, Vijay Vaswani takes an in-depth look at student’s reactions and opinions on American policy on his radio show, “Political Vendetta.” “Vendetta is a powerful word,” Vaswani admits. “We use it in terms of fighting for justice, fighting for righteousness. Our goal is to give more power to the American people.” … [Read more...] about Political Vendetta
Go DJ, it’s our DJ
If you have seen “Pitch Perfect,” you know how alluring the prospect of working for a college radio station is: playing your own music, spending hours surrounded by dusty vinyl records and wearing flannel shirts. After a bit of a reality check and some lost expectations about the overbearing hipster energy associated with radio, we have a picture that resembles Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Go DJ, it’s our DJ
Smothers plies with pride
The anticipation was palpable Tuesday evening at Smothers Theatre, as a joyful audience anticipated the start of the performance. The Center for the Arts presented Complexions Contemporary Ballet, a New York City based dance company. The theater was close to full as people awaited the show. People sitting in the theater eagerly watched as the lights grew dimmer and the … [Read more...] about Smothers plies with pride