On Feb. 26 Mozart's "The Magic Flute" opens at Pepperdine courtesy of our wonderful music department. A melody-driven crowd pleaser replete with comic flair Mozart's final opera will undoubtedly bring music laughter and joy - which is why it is one of the most beloved works of all time - to the stage at Smothers.However despite my obvious enthusiasm for opera I recognize the … [Read more...] about Opera deserves a chance
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Stimulus plan funds student aid
The complex economic stimulus bill President Obama signed Tuesday Feb. 17 includes one nugget that will directly impact a majority of Pepperdine students: a lower college price tag.Of the $787 billion in new spending and tax cuts approximately $30 billion funds financial aid and other measures to lower the cost of attending college in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years … [Read more...] about Stimulus plan funds student aid
New season brings hope
The Pepperdine men's lacrosse team has had its ups and down the past few seasons. Two years ago the Waves advanced to the West Coast Championship game but lost in overtime. In 2008 many players struggled with commitment and the team missed the postseason altogether. This season the circumstances are drastically different according to junior midfielder and Co-Captain Carter … [Read more...] about New season brings hope
Women add two wins in WCC
Pepperdine (13-11 6-4) held true to its pattern this season winning two this weekend after two tough losses on the road Thursday and Friday. The Waves had an exhilarating 59-49-comeback victory against Santa Clara (2-23 0-10) Thursday Feb. 12. They notched another triumph Saturday against San Diego (14-11 5-6) winning again by a 10-point margin 66-56 with three Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Women add two wins in WCC
TangoKilo
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree for Pepperdine professor Dr. Mike Jordan's son Randy. You might not have guessed it but in his youth Dr. Jordan was a very talented drum player. And several decades later his son Randy became the lead drummer of the up-and-coming band TangoKilo. TangoKilo performed last Friday at Blue Club in Agoura Hills to a crowd of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about TangoKilo