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The Face Behind the Voice: Student Shares Voice Acting Journey

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Justin Felbinger poses in his recording studio March 26. Felbinger built the studio himself in 2020 at his home. Photo courtesy of Justin Felbinger With a unique voice and a love for the entertainment industry, sophomore Justin Felbinger said he has been voice acting for almost a decade.Since middle school, Felbinger has worked as a voice actor for companies including Disney, … [Read more...] about The Face Behind the Voice: Student Shares Voice Acting Journey

Episode 2: Omarr K. Rambert

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Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Join Misha Semenov in RE: Connecting with alumnus Omarr K. Rambert (class of 2017). In this episode, Rambert shares his experiences through UCLA Law School, passing the California Bar Exam, becoming a Black leader in a fraternity and developing his passion for film. During his time at Pepperdine, he served as an active member of the Black Student … [Read more...] about Episode 2: Omarr K. Rambert

‘Underneath the Fluff’: The Importance of Entertainment Journalism

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Broadcast journalist alum Kristin Vartan recaps the 2021 Oscars on 23abc in an Instagram Reel on April 26. Vartan said entertainment journalism brings people relationships with the people they see on the screen. Photo Courtesy of @kristinvartan Within the field of journalism, there are many unique subfields, but only one involves reporting live from a red carpet, surrounded … [Read more...] about ‘Underneath the Fluff’: The Importance of Entertainment Journalism

Theater Student Calls For Better Asian American Representation in Media

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Art by Autumn HardwickSenior Theatre Music contract major Brandon Gille didn’t participate in theater until he was in high school. One night during one of his first shows, Gille, a Filipino American, said an Asian American woman approached him and told him how seeing him on stage made her young daughter more confident about auditioning for roles. Gille said he loves the … [Read more...] about Theater Student Calls For Better Asian American Representation in Media

Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Hopes to Direct Happiness into People’s Lives

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Photos courtesy of Alejandra HurtadoPeople lover Alejandra Hurtado beams with joy during a photoshoot at her house in Lake Elsinore, California. After completing her first year of college at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), she decided to transfer to Pepperdine.Sophomore transfer student Alejandra Hurtado said she found comfort in watching TV shows and movies when she was … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Student Hopes to Direct Happiness into People’s Lives