Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal When Professor Roshawnda Derrick's undergraduate linguistics instructor rolled in a TV and began to play MTV Tres in 2011, Derrick said she became enamored with the language and cultures. Now, Derrick, from Detroit, is an associate professor of Hispanic Studies at Seaver College. During her time in college, Derrick had … [Read more...] about Prof. Roshawnda Derrick Emphasizes the Beauty of Bilingualism
A Small World: International Music Breaks Dividing Lines Between Cultures
Music is deeply rooted in human nature, transcending cultural boundaries. Students who discover and appreciate international music find a tie between heritage and background. “I think it's important for students to expose themselves to things such as music and art because learning about other cultures shouldn't be one-dimensional,” senior Sustainability major Florencia … [Read more...] about A Small World: International Music Breaks Dividing Lines Between Cultures
Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Fuses Comedic Nostalgia and Awkward First Love in ‘Licorice Pizza’
Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman own the screen in the new film "Licorice Pizza," director Paul Thomas Anderson's love letter to the San Fernando Valley in the '70s. The film featured every member of the band Haim, Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper. Photo courtesy of Focus Features"Licorice Pizza" pays homage to a slice-of-life for San Fernando Valley native and director Paul Thomas … [Read more...] about Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Fuses Comedic Nostalgia and Awkward First Love in ‘Licorice Pizza’
Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Art by Leah BaeSinger-songwriter Harry Edward Styles entered the music scene — and our hearts — over 10 years ago. He sang lyrics young girls wanted to hear such as "You are perfect to me" from "Little Things" with the biggest boy band in the world, One Direction. Yet, in his music career, no one has done as much for music as Styles has. From mixing genres to … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Cast and Crew of Pepp’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Dance Their Way to Opening Weekend
Dona and the Dynamos dance their way down the stage with their glitter microphones and '70s jumpsuits. The show "Mamma Mia!" opens on Nov. 12 in Smothers Theatre and director Kelly Todd said she had this show on her radar for a long time. Photos by Chloe ChanHere they go again, Pepperdine's annual fall musical is "Mamma Mia!" and with opening weekend right around the corner, … [Read more...] about Cast and Crew of Pepp’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Dance Their Way to Opening Weekend
