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Gretchen Batcheller

Museum Director Resigns, Pepperdine Responds to Weisman Censorship Controversy

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The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art remains nearly empty Oct. 24. Censored artist Elana Mann's vinyl collage is one of few things still on the gallery walls. Photo by Henry Adams Andrea Gyorody, director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, resigned from her directorship effective Oct. 24, Gyorody confirmed to the Graphic. A University spokesperson said Gyorody and … [Read more...] about Museum Director Resigns, Pepperdine Responds to Weisman Censorship Controversy

Pepperdine Administrators Shut Down Weisman Exhibition After Censoring Artwork

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Editor's Note: The Graphic uses anonymous sources only in rare cases. An anonymous source would be considered by the Graphic when the source has a serious concern about privacy and that source is considered to be credible by the managing editor and advisers. For over 33 years, the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art has showcased modern and contemporary art by internationally … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Administrators Shut Down Weisman Exhibition After Censoring Artwork

Defining the Undefinable

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Pictured: Adian Imbrogno-Mastin Photos by Anastasia Condolon | Photo illustration by Isabella Teague Beauty is a quality that has no boundaries, no objective definition. Everyone has a different perception of what beauty is — perhaps that in itself is beautiful. “Beauty is something that makes the world seem more full to you,” said Amanda Cooper, a senior Creative … [Read more...] about Defining the Undefinable

Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19

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Dean of the Caruso School of Law Paul Caron leads the fall 2019 semester's first Bible study with the law school's Christian Legal Society at his home. Caron continued hosting this Bible study virtually this semester to help maintain and build community among students. Photo courtesy of Paul Caron The pandemic and social distancing precautions bleed into all aspects of life … [Read more...] about Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19

Fine Arts Majors Adapt to Online Classes

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Sophomore Music major Alison Kiaseleh joins a Zoom call with her private vocal instruction class. Photo courtesy of Alison Kiaseleh After the Pepperdine community transitioned to online classes in the wake of COVID-19 concerns, Fine Arts faculty converted syllabi dependent on performances and exhibitions to teleconference platforms like Zoom. The Fine Arts Division — … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Majors Adapt to Online Classes