"We Are Proud to Present"'s six cast members stand on stage after their emotional final scene. The actors returned to the stage, reentering the theatre to do their last bows. Photo courtesy of Bradley GriffinThe Pepperdine Fine Arts Division showcased a play titled, “We Are Proud to Present A Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Showcases ‘We Are Proud to Present’ Play on Herero Genocide
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Body and Soul: School is in Session—In Person
Art by Leah Bae My alarm clock begins shrieking at 6:30 a.m. sharp. Beep! Beep! Beep! Groggy and disoriented, I don’t even realize what a special day it is — Aug. 30, the first day of in-person classes back at Pepperdine.My last in-person class, along with many other students, happened in March 2020, meaning nearly a year and a half passed since COVID-19 forced life … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: School is in Session—In Person
Album Review: Kacey Musgraves Divorces Country Music with ‘star-crossed’
The cover of "star-crossed" shows a hazy broken heart necklace emblazoned with the album's title. Musgraves' album is about her heartbreak, making the subject of the cover appropriate. Photo Courtesy of KaceyMusgraves.comKacey Musgraves’ released her fifth studio album, “star-crossed,” on Sept. 10. The first album since her 2020 divorce from ex-husband, Ruston … [Read more...] about Album Review: Kacey Musgraves Divorces Country Music with ‘star-crossed’
Won by One is Live and In-Person
Won by One performs the National Anthem at Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse Oct. 8. This was the group's second performance on Pepperdine since campus opened up.Photos courtesy of Lawson RuddWon by One — Pepperdine’s six-member a cappella group — returned and is bringing their music back to Pepperdine and surrounding communities.After a year of … [Read more...] about Won by One is Live and In-Person
Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy
The official poster for "He's All That" shows Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan posing behind the title of the film. The poster itself is a reference to its source material, as the font of the title mimics that of the "She's All That" poster. Image courtesy of NetflixReleased in 1999, "She’s All That" is a classic teen rom-com that remains popular today. The film is so … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy