Addy Hardin (center) and the four other Pepperdine students that make up the core team of Harmonize, a nonprofit organization, pose for a photo on the beach. Photo courtesy of Addy Hardin Pepperdine students are witnessing first-hand how a national emergency can affect business operations. Employees, including students, are out of work as it remains unclear when businesses … [Read more...] about Shelter-in-Place Order Hits Local Businesses and Student Employees
Caroline Sharpless
Channel Your Netflix Binges into Activism
Art by Elizabeth BrummerDue to shelter-in-place and social distancing orders, U.S. consumers streamed a record 400 billion minutes of TV content in the first three weeks of March 2020, according to a Nielsen analysis.Perspectives on practically every issue can be experienced through film, TV and documentaries. Most of us are guilty of watching something, getting fired-up and … [Read more...] about Channel Your Netflix Binges into Activism
Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students
Art by Madeline Duvall Disney CEO Bob Iger did not have an Ivy League education, extraordinary GPA or famous relatives, yet he somehow managed to become one of the most influential people in the world today. His book "The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company" is an important read for college students seeking inspiration as they … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students
Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
People on the left and right finally agree on something: their disapproval of former Vice President Joe Biden’s announcement to name a woman as his running mate and a Black woman as a Supreme Court Justice, should he win the Democratic nomination. While many applaud this decision, people from both sides of the political spectrum accuse Biden of prioritizing gender over … [Read more...] about Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
Pepp Opera Presents Dynamic Multi-Show Performance
Sinister sorceress (Haily Watson) sings a dramatic number while surrounded by her evil entourage during the first act, "Dido and Aeneas." This year's opera comprises two one-act performances: the classic Greek tragedy followed by the fast-paced comedy "Gianni Schicchi." Photos by Milan Loiacono Pepperdine's spring opera highlights student talent with a dynamic string of … [Read more...] about Pepp Opera Presents Dynamic Multi-Show Performance