Photo Courtesy of Michael Thomas-Visgar Pepperdine students are bringing the Shakespeare classic Hamlet to life this weekend in a unique interpretation. “We’ve taken the story of Hamlet and we’ve set it modern day on death row,” director Michael Thomas-Visgar said. Thomas-Visgar created the concept a year and a half ago for his senior directing project. He decided to … [Read more...] about Hamlet Meets Death Row: Students Perform Shakespeare Classic
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DSP encourages Peace on PCH
Photos Courtesy of Delta Sigma Pi Classic and exotic cars will pack the Malibu library parking lot Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Delta Sigma Pi is hosting their second annual car show, showcasing cars owned by Pepperdine students and community members. This year’s car show continues a partnership started last spring between Delta Sigma Pi and the Emily Shane … [Read more...] about DSP encourages Peace on PCH
Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost
Dean of Seaver College Rick Marrs was named the new provost of Pepperdine University. He will start Aug. 1, 2014, according to the university press release. Provost Daryl Tippens sent out an email on Sept. 16 declaring he would retire, leaving the role open. A search committee was launched, and town hall meetings were held with Lipscomb University Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost
Personal Finance: Should it be a required course?
Photo by Brittney Gibson Financial woes spark interest and controversy over possibility of implementing a required personal finance course at Pepperdine Budgets. Bills. Debt. Savings. Spending. Credit Cards. Mortgages. All scary words for a graduating Pepperdine senior on the threshold of the “real world.” All the more scary if the student isn’t financially literate and … [Read more...] about Personal Finance: Should it be a required course?
Pepperdine Relay for Life Back to the Track
Photo Courtesy of Acadia Osborne After two years cooped up in Firestone Fieldhouse due to rain and construction, the fifth annual Relay for Life will return back to Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m. “This year we’re excited to be back … under the stars on the track,” Pepperdine Colleges Against Cancer President senior Acadia Osborne said. PCAC hosts … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relay for Life Back to the Track