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Diana AlvarezStaff Writer When Genevieve Freeman, assistant professor of sculpture and design in the Fine Arts Division, first saw the advertisement for a position open at Pepperdine in the Chronicle of Higher Education, she said she became excited about the possibility of teaching at Seaver College. “I prayed a lot throughout the whole process of application and interviews,” … [Read more...] about Malibu’s beauty inspires sculptor

David TesicA&E Assistant Although the Pepperdine campus is located in a community of actors, directors, producers and cinematographers, it’s not every day that students have the chance to meet with them and get their professional insights. But thanks to the  work of the CIAO club, several Pepperdine students got that chance. Thursday, March 24, Pepperdine welcomed … [Read more...] about Cinematographer gives lecture

Evelyn BargeA&E Editor The blessedly sweet relief of the summer movie season is just around the corner, and it can’t come a moment too soon. After being barraged by dozens of intellectually demanding films during Oscar season and enduring the barren wasteland of movies during spring, there is nothing more pleasant than mentally checking out with a whole season of mindless … [Read more...] about Summer movie magic

James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Every Sunday morning, it’s easy to find Bollywood movies playing on Los Angeles television. These Indian-made films are easily spotted by their lavish dance sequences and spunky music interspersed among scenes of drama. When I was a kid growing up in multi-cultural Toronto, I frequently found myself watching such films much to the confusion … [Read more...] about Film blends Austen and India

Gabe DurhamStaff Writer In my head, a list is forming called “books to read this summer when I have time.” Since it’s still in my head, it’s really ambitious. “Crime and Punishment” is on there. “100 Years of Solitude” made it, and even the daunting, 1,000-plus-page “Atlas Shrugged” is slated for a two-week chunk. But when we’re being honest with ourselves, I’ll drop any of the … [Read more...] about Pop-culture knowledge can save your life