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Join the Songfest Community

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Art by Caitlin RoarkValentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with it comes the first day of rehearsals for the 2019 edition of Songfest. This time-honored tradition that has been going on for almost 47 years is a huge part of Pepperdine’s identity. While participating in Songfest is no small feat, the experience that it brings is something that all students … [Read more...] about Join the Songfest Community

Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre

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Photos Courtesy of Reagan ZimmererPepperdine’s dance company, Dance in Flight (DIF), will debut their annual spring performance this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in Smothers Theatre. This year's DIF theme is "These Four Years," referring to the time students spend in college.DIF Student Director and senior Reagan Zimmerer wrote in an email that "These Four Years" … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre

“I’ve Seen God in the Ocean”

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Photo by Olivia BeldaWorship and tradition are tightly bound by the passing of time. Generations have recited the same prayers, sang from the same hymnals and celebrated the same holidays. Tradition, in many ways, is a sacred part of faith and community. But when people spill out of their churches, synagogues and mosques, how can they continue to worship in their day-to-day … [Read more...] about “I’ve Seen God in the Ocean”

Exploring the Meaning of Worship

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoLeaping into the air with eyes closed, a woman dances alone in the dark. In the chapel, a professor kneels at a pew, words whispered under her breath. A student leans over a phone, scrolling through a beloved celebrity’s latest posts. Inspired by injustice, an advocate sparks conversation with his peers about LGBTQ+ rights. While these actions … [Read more...] about Exploring the Meaning of Worship