The founding Class of Beta Psi Omega poses outside of Smothers Theatre on Initiation Day. Photos courtesy of Andrew Fest Pepperdine's social and business fraternities, sororities and honor societies provide a sense of community for students on campus. Beta Psi Omega, the university's newest science fraternity, is no different. Beta Psi Omega came to Pepperdine in the fall of … [Read more...] about New Fraternity Provides Community for Science Majors
Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion
Assistant Student Director Natalie Chan (center front) leads a number from this year's Dance in Flight (DIF) performance, themed by the question "What Do You Feel?" The show runs from Thurs., Feb. 13, until Sat., Feb 15. Photos by Milan Loiacono Dance in Flight (DIF) takes the stage Thursday night to kick off their weekend-long string of performances. “I think that … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion
Students Weigh in on Their Experiences With the Grammys
People crowd outside of the entrance to the Red Carpet at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Photo by Caroline SharplessWith the Grammys this past weekend and the Oscars right around the corner, award show season is in full swing. Located so close to Los Angeles, Pepperdine students have an advantage when it comes to working for these high-profile events. Senior graphic design … [Read more...] about Students Weigh in on Their Experiences With the Grammys
Pepperdine’s SigEp Sheds Light on the Benefits of Brotherhood
SigEp at 2019 Pepperdine Greek Awards | Photo courtesy of Callum CunninghamThis past year has been a year of success for Pepperdine’s Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp). They dominated the 2019 Pepperdine Greek Awards, taking home 10 of 13 possible categories. This sweeping victory encapsulated their achievements of the year, but it came as a result of years of high standards to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s SigEp Sheds Light on the Benefits of Brotherhood
Female Directors Left Out of 2020 Oscar Nominations
Photo courtesy of SONY PicturesNo women are in the running for Best Director in the 2020 Academy Awards, even after a year filled with critically-acclaimed movies spearheaded by women. Movies like Greta Gerwig's "Little Women," Melina Matsoukas' "Queen & Slim" and Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" are just a start to the list of unrecognized female-directed films. "Sadly, the lack … [Read more...] about Female Directors Left Out of 2020 Oscar Nominations