Art by Chris ChenIn an age in which STEM fields are lauded as the end all be all of education, it's wonderful that a liberal arts university such as Pepperdine still holds onto the importance of art in the education system through both the curriculum, the Center for the Arts and other institutions. As Pepperdine students, it's important that we work to encourage and support the … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Support the Pepperdine Arts
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Weisman Holds Warhol Works
Photos by Chelsea Erselius Pepperdine’s Weisman Museum of Art was full of curious students, art buffs, hors d'oeuvres and a dynamic collection of Andy Warhol’s timeless pieces Saturday night from 5 to 7. The exhibition’s two-floor display contained more than 60 pieces including both iconic collections such as "Campbell’s Soup Cans," as well as some of the artist’s less … [Read more...] about Weisman Holds Warhol Works
Lost in LA: Abbot Kinney Blvd
Many students find themselves craving new adventures and sights that surround us in LA County. Though Malibu serves as a perfect beach spot, Los Angeles provides a wide and diverse set of locations that embody the Southern California experience. Commonly known as "the coolest block in America," Abbot Kinney Boulevard does not disappoint with its vast array of … [Read more...] about Lost in LA: Abbot Kinney Blvd
Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
After wheeling a cadaver from the biology lab into a Board of Trustees meeting, riding his motorcycle around campus, flipping his pickup truck on Alumni Park and accidentally setting fire to the lobby of his dorm by pushing a couch into the fireplace, the Rev. Kenneth Keene was eventually asked to leave Pepperdine and not return. His father’s antics included, Professor Bryan … [Read more...] about Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
How Steve Jobs’ Artistry Changed the World
Art by Kris HarperThe recent film starring Steve Jobs showed he was not a man about himself; he was a man about his creation. He fancied himself an artist in the highest form, and he was. Whatever arrogance Jobs displayed was not because of who he thought he was, but because of his thoughts regarding his creations. Despite passing away in 2011, his creations maintain profound … [Read more...] about How Steve Jobs’ Artistry Changed the World