Photos Courtesy of Michael Zakian and Alan ShafferThere is a chance one might trip on chairs at the Weisman. No, this is not some millennial slang nor some vague metaphor for a political maneuver in our fraught nation, but a frank observation of California artist Alexis Smith’s exhibit, “Private Lives and Public Affairs." The exhibition, curated by Museum Director … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum Presents Alexis Smith’s ‘Private Lives and Public Affairs’
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“Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Photos courtesy of IMDB and A24 FilmsAfter winning two Golden Globes “Lady Bird” is flying into awards season buzz.The film, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, portrays a contentious mother-daughter relationship framed in love. Since its release, it has gained critical acclaim. In late November, it broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for most consecutive … [Read more...] about “Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig
Prepare for Robots
Art by Sybil ZhangThe robots are coming, and society should prepare for their impact. I don't mean to invoke images like scenes from "2001: A Space Odyssey" or "I, Robot." These movies are about technology becoming so advanced they become conscious. I'm talking about technology that becomes so advanced, there's simply no need for human labor. This is a real problem that most … [Read more...] about Prepare for Robots
WCC Livestreams Games on Social Media
Image by Kyle Cajero Only 90s kids can remember the first time they heard global icon (and Pepperdine basketball fan) Drake declare "what a time to be alive" on his joint mixtape with Future back in 2015. Believe it or not, Drake's statement about the present rings true nearly a year later: The future is here. Or at least it might be. The West Coast Conference officially … [Read more...] about WCC Livestreams Games on Social Media
We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated
Art by Kris Harper I was not educated on the events or details of Benghazi before my viewing of Michael Bay's "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," and as the credits began to roll at the end, I sat there disappointed and teary-eyed at my immense ignorance about something that was so significant and perhaps even avoidable. The film was released Jan. 15, and the … [Read more...] about We Don’t Have the Luxury of Being Politically Uneducated
