The cast of 'Americana: A Murder Ballad' stand on stage at Smothers Theatre on April 3. The play opened as the cast walked on stage holding candles and singing a ballad. Photos by Lucian Himes Content Warning: This coverage story includes the topic of gun violence. “I should be writing my college essay, not my will.” These are the words on one of many banners that hung above … [Read more...] about ‘Americana: A Murder Ballad’ Brings Awareness of Gun Violence in Schools
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Pepperdine Students Consider the Benefits and Detriments of Long-distance Relationships
Senior Sabrina Kuo and her boyfriend Dylan Coleman pose in the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah during their limited time together in July 2021. Kuo said that long distance is definitely worth it. Photo courtesy of Sabrina Kuo It’s 9 a.m. A cell phone rings, jolting sophomore Logan Ludwig awake to begin the day in Malibu. Across the world in Florence, his girlfriend, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Consider the Benefits and Detriments of Long-distance Relationships
From Music to Teaching: Pepperdine Film Professor Shares Her Journey
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
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