Makoto Fujimura's artistry features Japanese techniques, incorporates religious elements and displays a message of resilience amid devastation. The "Water Flames" exhibit finds Fujimura investigating the trauma he has endured, turning it into magical paintings of triumph and color — currently on display in the Weisman Museum.Survival and Recovery Through ArtA few of … [Read more...] about Makoto Fujimura Brings Art of Healing to Weisman Museum
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Women’s Soccer Remains Faithful Despite Loss Against Japanese All-Star Team
Junior midfielder Tori Waldeck struggles for the ball in a spring season scrimmage game March 12, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. The Waves lost 4-1 against a Japanese All-Star team.Pepperdine Women’s Soccer lost to the Japanese All Star in a scrimmage at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on March 12, with a final score of 4-1. The Waves played the game on a backdrop of fog that, despite … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Remains Faithful Despite Loss Against Japanese All-Star Team
Pepperdine Plans for Japan International Program
Pepperdine's International Programs office displays locations of 12 summer programs. Pepperdine will offer the Japan program for the first time summer 2023. Photo by Terra Hernandez Pepperdine's International Programs is launching the Japan program summer 2023, after IP cancelled the program in February. The Japan international program focues on the global economy and Asian … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Plans for Japan International Program
Opinion: More Women Should Learn Jiujitsu
Art by Hee Joo RohAs a 5-foot-tall woman, people are astounded when they hear I can take down a man twice my size and weight. It’s not because I have super-strength or amazing athletic abilities. What allows me to do this is simple — I know jiujitsu.Besides the fact jiujitsu is a physical activity that helps improve my physical health, learning jiujitsu has also … [Read more...] about Opinion: More Women Should Learn Jiujitsu
Hikari Matsumoto Proposes a New Dining Facility at Seaside
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Transferring from Sophia University in Tokyo during COVID-19, junior Art major Hikari Matsumoto began her Pepperdine journey during the spring 2021 semester from her bedroom in Japan. Although she had planned to participate in an exchange program with her previous university, she decided to transfer to Pepperdine after … [Read more...] about Hikari Matsumoto Proposes a New Dining Facility at Seaside
