Photos courtesy of Bradley GriffinPepperdine’s “Futureproof” successfully captured the internal conflict between belonging in society and being oneself. Director Cathy Thomas-Grant, professor of theatre, strongly displayed the importance of individuality in leading Lynda Radley’s play. Radley originally wrote the play in 2011 and it premiered in … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Futureproof’ Proves Standing Out Is Unique
Identity
You Can’t Test This … Unless You Want To
Art by Madeline DuvallStudents at Pepperdine have some of the highest performing and capable minds. For some, the realization that they are among others of like-minded brilliance may ignite an identity crisis. Personality tests grant students the opportunity to find themselves in a crowded field through self-actualization, the realization of one's potential, and provide a means … [Read more...] about You Can’t Test This … Unless You Want To
Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
Art by Ally ArmstrongI have heard it all. The name “Anastassia” pronounced as ana-STAY-zhuh, ah-na-STAH-shyah, ah-na-stah-SEE-ya, or worse, watered down to Stacy, Annie, Ana, Stas. The question, “What pronunciation do you prefer?” was the hardest one to answer. I simply wanted to say, “Whatever is easiest for you.” Over time, I realized that … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Them Mispronounce Your Name
‘Wallstreet’ Makes Another Debut
Photo courtesy of Fandango.comThe iconic movie "Wall Street" made a limited-time debut in 650 theaters across the U.S. in honor of the film's 30th anniversary. The movie returned to hundreds of big screens Sept. 24 and 27. Fathom Events and Twentieth Century Fox presented this new screening that also included a featurette film called "Greed is Good." The featurette highlighted … [Read more...] about ‘Wallstreet’ Makes Another Debut
Students Speak of Identity
"Who am I?" and "How do I define myself?" are both questions that students strive to answer. When it comes to students who often walk the line between two different cultures, these questions can be even more difficult to define. In a time period in both Pepperdine and American history that has put religious and racial crises and scandals front and center, these students often … [Read more...] about Students Speak of Identity
