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LIDA MANUKYANStaff Writer Pepperdine Associate Professor of Music Dr. Lincoln Hanks has composed a number of musical works over the years, but his most recent composition, “Tegel Passion,” has a historical foundation unlike most: Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. The compelling oratorio — a musical term for composition that features a text that is dramatic in character and … [Read more...] about Professor’s music chronicles true drama of Nazi resistance

JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer An exhibit at the J. Paul Getty Center showcases artworks and artifacts in a religious tribute to icons of the Middle Ages. “Icons From Sinai” will be on display until March 4 at the center in Los Angeles. The exhibit features religious icons from the Holy Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai, Egypt.  “Icons from Sinai” creates a spiritual atmosphere … [Read more...] about Graven images: Getty showcases iconic art

LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant When the artsy biopic “Factory Girl” was released, the film quietly entered theaters. For the people who are familiar with Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick, this was a monumental event. To everyone else, it didn’t much matter.As we are in the tumultuous wake of Anna Nicole Smith’s untimely death, it seems yet another pop culture icon has left us. In … [Read more...] about ‘Girl’ explores 60s icons

JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer Returning to the airwaves stronger than ever, Fall Out Boy’s fourth studio album, “Infinity on High,” storms the charts and indulges fans with catchy and infectious tracks. With this album, Fall Out Boy no longer fits into a scene box as the band proudly breaks through the stereotypes they openly criticize. Produced by Island Records, “Infinity on … [Read more...] about Band falls into greatness on fourth album

ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor  The hall of the Tyler Campus Center tells a story— a story of dedication, scholarship and perseverance. The glass pane across from the International Programs office proudly displays the names and faces of those proven worthy of the various Pepperdine fellowships; the most recent addition is senior Amy Joehlin.  Joehlin said she loves adventure. … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Amy Joehlin