When surrealist filmmaker David Lynch died, it sent waves of grief among his fans, including members of the Pepperdine community. Among others, Lynch directed the films “Blue Velvet,” “Mulholland Drive” and “Eraserhead” and co-created the ABC drama series “Twin Peaks.”According to his death certificate, Lynch died of cardiac … [Read more...] about Late Filmmaker David Lynch Leaves Lasting Impact at Pepperdine
Henry Adams
Lights, Camera, Celebration: RSFF16 Honors Student Filmmakers in Style
A stunning red carpet, a cutting-edge ice sculpture and an exquisite buffet marked the 16th annual ReelStories Film Festival on Jan. 31. This year, the festival aimed to celebrate those behind the lens who made the films memorable and lovable. Over 600 students, faculty and other locals attended the formal event, which featured its usual red carpet photo-op in Lower Mullin … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera, Celebration: RSFF16 Honors Student Filmmakers in Style
Students Take Pause At Waves of Silence Club
Every Wednesday around sunset, a group of about a dozen students participating in the Waves of Silence club gather on Alumni Park to unwind through yoga and meditation. Pepperdine alum Max Doane ('24) founded Waves of Silence as a way to help students build community and connect with nature. “I just hope that people, when they come, find a breath of fresh air in their … [Read more...] about Students Take Pause At Waves of Silence Club
‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
This semester’s big theatre production, “9 to 5 The Musical,” closed Nov. 23 after six performances in Smothers Theatre.Directed and choreographed by Theatre professor Kelly Todd, “9 to 5 The Musical” is an award-winning show based on the 1980 film of the same name. It features music and lyrics written by Dolly Parton, who starred in the movie.Set … [Read more...] about ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
Gender Gap Persists in Seaver Business Division
Pepperdine’s Seaver College is a female-dominated school, but the opposite is true in its Business Administration Division. Between 2019 and 2024, men accounted for about 60% of Pepperdine’s Business majors, despite women accounting for roughly 60% of all Seaver College undergraduates, according to data from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE). In 2024, more than … [Read more...] about Gender Gap Persists in Seaver Business Division