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‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually

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Lydia Parker discusses how female pharaohs used art and textual work to create a new identity for themselves.Photos by Caroline SharplessStudents and faculty joined together to present “An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts,” on Friday, April 17. This free virtual event, held live over Zoom, gave students an opportunity to perform remotely, due to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about ‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually

What I Learned About Relationships While at Pepperdine: From the Relationship IQ Intern Team

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Relationship IQ's four interns (Sam Fiallo, Melissa Labnow, Jordan Smith and Carissa Coronado) await freshman visitors to their table at the 2019 Waves Expo on Alumni Park during New Student Orientation week. The four women worked for the program to provide peer support regarding all types of relationships. Photo courtesy of Melissa Labnow Pepperdine's Relationship IQ … [Read more...] about What I Learned About Relationships While at Pepperdine: From the Relationship IQ Intern Team

Virtual Community Tethers Social-Distancing Restrictions

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Pepperdine eSports 'Super Smash Brother Ultimate Team' poses at their first official tournament at Dreamhack Anaheim. The team participated in the event just weeks before the cancellation of all in-person classes. Photo courtesy of Grace RamseyWhen President Gash announced the university's decision to implement remote classes, it left on-campus organizations with the burning … [Read more...] about Virtual Community Tethers Social-Distancing Restrictions

Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale

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Box office record-breaker, "Emma," brings a new flair to Jane Austen’s beloved story. Photo courtesy of Focus FeaturesWatch out Jane Austen fanatics, rom-com lovers and worshippers of "Clueless" — the timeless tale of a high-society snob is back again. The latest version of Austen’s 1815 comedy, "Emma," stands out from past film adaptations for its dreamlike … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale

Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine

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Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAs students finish their semesters remotely due to Pepperdine's switch to online classes, some students are now faced with ample downtime between classes and schoolwork. With extracurriculars and in-person socializing no longer an option, students are taking steps to find joy, peace and self-expression amidst the uncertainty.Without access to fitness … [Read more...] about Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine