Photos by Lidia BayneDavid Brooks, an op-ed columnist for the New York Times and analyst on PBS "NewsHour," spoke on Thursday, Oct. 6 in Elkins Auditorium as part of the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series. In the lecture, Brooks talked about his most recent book, "The Road to Character," and the way a societal lack of intimacy and sympathy affects each person's sense … [Read more...] about David Brooks Speaks on the Path to Purpose
Disney Coffeehouse Fills Sandbar with Song
Photos by Lidia BayneThe Disney Coffeehouse, put on by the Board on Saturday, showcased student musicians and Disney costumes. Before the event, students received free cotton candy and served themselves coffee. At the door, students in costume received a stamp to participate in the costume contest. As the event began, the crowd then gathered around the stage, filling most of … [Read more...] about Disney Coffeehouse Fills Sandbar with Song
Crowds Welcome Rachel Patten at Waves Weekend Concert
Photos by Brett BeanWaves Weekend Concert on Saturday, Oct. 15 featured artist Rachel Platten, drawing in students and their visiting families to Alumni Park for an evening of food trucks, music and the conclusion of Greek Life’s Spirit Week. The event began in the early evening with a lip-sync competition between paired fraternities and sororities, the concluding event … [Read more...] about Crowds Welcome Rachel Patten at Waves Weekend Concert
‘The Yellow Boat’ Sets Sail
Photos by Milan LoiaconoPepperdine's production of "The Yellow Boat," a true story by David Saar, describes an emotional journey through a child's passion, humor and reality. The story surrounds a young boy, Benjamin (freshman Andreon Watson), as he grows up in the early 1980s with hemophilia and recognizing that he is not like other kids. At age 8, he is diagnosed with the … [Read more...] about ‘The Yellow Boat’ Sets Sail
Weisman Convo Highlights Early Faith Photography
Photos by Terra AtwoodBiblical characters were brought to life through the "Photographing Faith: Christian Subjects in Nineteenth Century Photography" exhibit last Thursday, Sept. 29.The lecture described how these photographers were essential to the development of photography as an art form; before, it was seen as a scientific and practical method of recording images."Seeing … [Read more...] about Weisman Convo Highlights Early Faith Photography
