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By Faith LynnStaff Writer World-renowned violinist Gilles Apap will join Pepperdine's new string orchestra as both soloist and conductor today. A teacher and performer who has played all over the world for nearly twenty years, Apap will play in and conduct a program tonight in Raitt Recital Hall, including Bach, Vivaldi and folk tunes. Apap has long been praised for his … [Read more...] about Orchestrating the Classics

Nelly concert ends in injury and death Two fans were stabbed last Friday at a Nelly concert at the Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, Calif. Faitamai Taunuu, 30, and Sean Bower, 27, were rushed to a local hospital. Bowers survived, however, Taunuu died from multiple stab wounds late Saturday night. Police arrested Hank Carl Banegas, 26, Steven Francis Tesam, 46, and an … [Read more...] about MakingWaves

By Jennifer Clay Staff Writer Have you seen Dr. Gerard Fasel roaming the Keck Science Center halls in between teaching his physics and math courses? Not sure? Catching a glimpse of him these days is as easy as turning on your TV. A visiting professor of math and physics at Pepperdine, Fasel recently appeared on an episode of the CBS crime drama The District. The hit TV show, … [Read more...] about Claim 2 Fame: Fasel finds passion in two places

Some may find it weird and a bit confusing, but for this abstract student-based theater group, growth and pleasure are born amid new experiences.By Christina MillerStaff Writer Imagine sitting in a dark classroom in the middle of the night. Instead of being surrounded by fellow classmates, bright lights and the sound of your teacher lecturing, you are drenched in darkness and … [Read more...] about Cognitive Dissonance shatters the mold