By Julieanne Leupold I walked in the door and strained my eyes to see in the darkness, but I just couldn’t make it out. Slowly, I pushed my way through the crowd of swaying drunks toward the ever-elusive dance floor. The small wooden surface seemed to be engulfed in a swirling mix of colors and bodies. I clawed a minimal amount of space on the floor just as “The Devil Went … [Read more...] about Namaste: Give me three feet, I’ll be fine
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Bobs be bop in Smothers
By Rosy BanksStaff Writer They’re back. The Bobs, the “band without instruments,” is back for their eighth year at Smothers Theatre Saturday at 8 p.m. The show has sold out every year. “(The Bobs are a) very San Francisco, very whack, very hip band,” said Marnie Mitze, managing director for the Center for the Arts. The Bobs, made up of members Amy Bob Engelhardt, Joe Bob … [Read more...] about Bobs be bop in Smothers
Dancing toward a ‘Legacy’
By Christina Littlefield A&E Editor A tap dancer will meticulously choreograph several base moves into a show-stopping performance. A hip hop dancer will isolate different movements within the body to form a cohesive whole to every beat of the music. A ballerina will tell a story with every graceful move of her arm or combination of pirouette. “Dance is a legacy,” said … [Read more...] about Dancing toward a ‘Legacy’
Lee fuses theatrical elements
By Kristen Lowrey Assistant A&E Editor “If I could I would just stay here forever and just do shows because it’s just so secure,” senior acting and directing major Jeff Lee said. “(Being at Pepperdine is) just so ideal.” Photo courtesy Jeff Lee SCENE STEALER: Senior Jeff Lee strives to be well-rounded at Pepperdine to learn about all aspects of the theater, … [Read more...] about Lee fuses theatrical elements
Club binds cultures
By Sarah PyeAssistant Lifestyles Editor One of Pepperdine’s newest — and largest — clubs is attempting to dispel rumors that certain students keep elephants for pets, as well as other cultural misconceptions. The Pepperdine Inter-national Club (PIC), now in its second semester, was established to unite international and domestic students to promote understanding and awareness … [Read more...] about Club binds cultures