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Ricky Eldridge Is Pepperdine’s Newest Director for the Center for Sustainability

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Center for Sustainability Director Ricky Eldridge smiles for a photo in 2017 at his apartment in Los Angeles. Eldridge said he works remotely at his home in Westlake Village, CA, due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Ricky EldridgePepperdine’s Center for Sustainability welcomes its newest director, Ricky Eldridge.Pepperdine hired Eldridge as the new director of the Center … [Read more...] about Ricky Eldridge Is Pepperdine’s Newest Director for the Center for Sustainability

‘The Sisters Brothers’ Reinvents the Western

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Photos Courtesy of Annapurna PicturesThough it seems impossible, the gun-slinging, horse-riding, whiskey-drinking period piece, "The Sisters Brothers," is unlike any Western that has come before it. Director Jacques Audiard achieves a career-best with this film.“The Sisters Brothers” is one of the best movies to grace theaters this year. Based off the novel by … [Read more...] about ‘The Sisters Brothers’ Reinvents the Western

Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Plays It Too Safe

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Photos Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a rich and dynamic film just a few screenplay drafts short of being perfect. “Three Billboards,” written and directed by Martin McDonagh, is nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.This movie had all the ingredients to become … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Plays It Too Safe

Making Waves: Jason Garofolo

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Photos Courtesy of Claire Fagin Jason Garofolo, filmmaker and Pepperdine senior, understands hard work from his past as an aspiring Olympian. Garofolo, who will be graduating this spring, just completed production for his directorial debut, “The Road is All.” He describes it as an art-house adventure film, which follows the story of three friends and a possible love … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Jason Garofolo

BREAKING: BA Program Director Transitions Out Of His Role

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Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Buenos Aires Program Director Rafael De Sanzo is transitioning out of his role, according to an email sent to BA alumni from Dean of International Programs Charles F. Hall. De Sanzo has been the program's director for 14 years. De Sanzo did not respond to multiple requests for comment from the Graphic, but commented on one of the … [Read more...] about BREAKING: BA Program Director Transitions Out Of His Role