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Theater Student Calls For Better Asian American Representation in Media

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Art by Autumn HardwickSenior Theatre Music contract major Brandon Gille didn’t participate in theater until he was in high school. One night during one of his first shows, Gille, a Filipino American, said an Asian American woman approached him and told him how seeing him on stage made her young daughter more confident about auditioning for roles. Gille said he loves the … [Read more...] about Theater Student Calls For Better Asian American Representation in Media

Pepperdine Tattoos: The Reality of Being Inked and In Love

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Juniors Hannah Kate Albach and Callie Mechelke look at the view in Peru while showing off their matching mountain tattoos in December 2019. They got them spontaneously while traveling to have a constant reminder of the beautiful sights they saw. Photo courtesy of Hannah Albach Having a tattoo at Pepperdine doesn't just mean wearing your heart on your skin. It means sharing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Tattoos: The Reality of Being Inked and In Love

Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art

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Photo courtesy of Gretchen Batcheller (top left) Painting has always been a major part of Art Professor Gretchen Batcheller's life. She said it was a way to connect with family — especially her grandmother who taught art classes for adults in her studio — and a place to ground herself. "I painted one of my first paintings with her in watercolor," Batcheller said. "I … [Read more...] about Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art

Fresh Faces: First-Year Brings Interests in Art, Business and Performance to Malibu

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First-year Talia Jackson smiles in the sun before teaching a yoga class in Long Beach, CA. Jackson said the moment she stepped on Pepperdine's campus, she felt like she belonged. Photos courtesy of Talia Jackson First-year Talia Jackson, a Theatre major with an emphasis in Musical Theatre, said she enjoys painting sunsets, growing her small business and tackling the performing … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Brings Interests in Art, Business and Performance to Malibu

Artist Spotlight: Valentine Douglas

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Art by Madeline Duvall Photos by Milan Loiacono “Art, in general, is the most beautiful thing ever,” senior Valentine Douglas said. Douglas is a singer, pianist, guitarist and filmmaker. In pursuit of the ability to expand his mind, he chose to study Film Studies at Pepperdine. “Storytelling is the pinnacle of our society — it’s about stretching the imagination and … [Read more...] about Artist Spotlight: Valentine Douglas