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Staff Editorial: Support the Pepperdine Arts

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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

Artist of the week: Matt Myatt

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Photo courtesy of Matt Myatt He may be well known for his fun-loving attitude and magnetic personality, but Myatt is much more; whether he likes to admit it or not, he is a talented dancer, as well as a soccer player, RA, student and the president of the Alpha Tao Omega fraternity. Q: What inspired you to start dancing? A: I was dating a girl in high school who was really into … [Read more...] about Artist of the week: Matt Myatt

DIF: A Masterpiece in Art

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Photos by Jenna Aguilera and Carissa MoselyDance in Flight 2015 kicked off on Thursday and finished Saturday night with a fabulous performance featuring a colorful, dynamic and thought-provoking demonstration of a variety of art forms coming together as one. This year, the DIF team effectively blurred the lines between the visual and performing arts by combining dance, mixed … [Read more...] about DIF: A Masterpiece in Art

Fashion in Flight: Dance In Flight’s Costume Design

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Photos by Jenna Aguilera If dance is considered an art form, what happens when art becomes a part of the dance? This year’s Dance in Flight showcased famous art pieces such as Monet’s “Water Lilies”, Leonardo de Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man”, and many others from various eras, according to the DIF program. “I think if you just look at the costumes in general you get the … [Read more...] about Fashion in Flight: Dance In Flight’s Costume Design