I finished writing a new song yesterday. For me, there is no greater news than when people tell you they love your song, since that's when your heart finally speaks out loud. Reoccurring good news throughout my whole life has been the presence of music. I remember when I saw Lorde live in March 2018. Right before she sang "Writer in the Dark," she made a speech that I … [Read more...] about Good News: My Heart Will Speak as the Music Plays
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Fine Arts Students Return to Campus
Senior Theatre and Music major Sydney DeMaria performs "Valse Je t'aime" with accompanist David Fraley in Raitt Recital Hall on March 9. DeMaria was able to record her senior vocal recital after pushing it from the fall 2020 semester to spring 2021. Photo Courtesy of Sydney DeMaria When campus partially reopened in February, the University gave Fine Arts students access to … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Students Return to Campus
Open a Book, Reopen a Library: Libraries on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus Reopen
Pepperdine students follow Payson Library’s COVID-19 safety regulations including mask-wearing and socially distanced seating Feb. 24. The library’s reopening allowed students to reserve a spot in the library through their website. Photo by Ali Levens The libraries on Pepperdine's Malibu campus reopened Feb. 24, and students are allowed to reserve seats at the Payson … [Read more...] about Open a Book, Reopen a Library: Libraries on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus Reopen
Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening
Art by Ally Armstrong Students, athletes and faculty members voiced their opinions about the partial reopening of Pepperdine's campus, but what about parents? Parents come from a unique perspective on remote instruction during the pandemic. They said they want their students to stay safe but also want them to learn in the most effective way possible. “I think it’s time … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening
Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain
Art by Ally ArmstrongHold on to your graduation caps for now — commencement is still up on the air. Pepperdine won’t make final decisions on whether the scheduled class of 2020 and 2021 graduation ceremonies will occur in May until April 12, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote in a March 26 email.The University hopes LA County regulations will decrease as COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain