While recent alumnae Jessica Rivera and Jessica Tivens prepared and performed their roles in the New West Symphony’s recent production of Bizet’s Carmen, current members of Seaver College’s Flora Thornton Opera Program were earning awards and accolades for their work which they hope will soon place them on the path to professional opera success, like their Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Vocal Students Shine in Local, National and International Venues
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Fire destroys Casa Escobar
James Riswick Staff Writer Pepperdine students are mourning the loss of a popular hang-out spot after an early afternoon fire at the Cross Creek shopping center on Sunday April 17. An electrical fire that began in the Bay City Beauty Supply spread quickly through the strip mall’s attic to neighboring Casa Escobar, causing heavy damage to the Mexican restaurant. Best known for … [Read more...] about Fire destroys Casa Escobar
Traffic locks up PCH for miles
DENISE HESSOnline assistant Traffic on PCH (Photo by Ben Young/Ph. Editor) This year’s weather has been off to a rocky start, literally, for most of the Malibu area. Although the rain has stopped, Caltrans and Los Angeles County Public Works crews continue to the battle rock and mudslides throughout the area. At Topanga Canyon and Pacific Coast Highway, Caltrans crews had … [Read more...] about Traffic locks up PCH for miles
Radio personality hosts show at Pep
BEN TEXTERStaff Writer KABC’s conservative radio personality Al Rantel hosted his talk show from Elkins on Thursday evening, sparking a display of sharp exchanges between two political student panels. Senior Paris Dennard, freshman Tiffany Brannon and junior Matt Davis represented the College Republicans, while Joshua Banister, Gabriel Johnson and Brett Roberts represented the … [Read more...] about Radio personality hosts show at Pep
Rowland blows whistle on long career
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Rick Rowland He has taught at Pepperdine longer than most students have been alive. He has guided, coached and mentored thousands of young people. At the end of this semester, Pepperdine will lose a man many consider a local legend. After 30 years as a Pepperdine professor, Rick Rowland will retire from teaching. “I’ve been in education since … [Read more...] about Rowland blows whistle on long career