Graphic by Nate Barton Dungeons and Dragons, a role-playing game in which players invent characters and a Dungeon Master invents the story, has grown in popularity over the past few years. More students should invest time in learning and playing the game, using it as a chance to escape from screens for a time and take a break from the real world while practicing creativity … [Read more...] about Escape to a World of Dungeons and Dragons
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Pro: Allow More Pets On Campus
Art by Madeline DuvallLife without pets is rough. Students who have grown up surrounded by loving, furry friends come to college and might not see an animal for weeks or even months.The Pepperdine Student Handbook allows students to have service and support animals in the dorms, and does not allow other animals in any buildings or dorms. Students should be allowed to have … [Read more...] about Pro: Allow More Pets On Campus
Artists Corner: Meridith Cary
Photo Courtesy of Meridith CaryMeridith Cary's studio space on the fourth floor of the CAC is a collection of abstract oil paintings depicting human figures, finished and unfinished, clothed and nude.Cary describes herself as an "an abstract contemporary traditional realistic" painter. Her journey toward being a painter began with a general education sculpture class. "I really … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Meridith Cary
Chamber Choir Harmonizes to the Heavens
Photos by Kaelin MendezChoral music echoed in the Weisman Museum at the Pepperdine Chamber Choir's fall concert. Under the direction of music professor Ryan Board, the group performed songs in a variety of genres, all surrounding the theme of Psalm 8:3. The performance, which took place at 7:30 p.m., on Oct. 27, featured an original piece by Professor N. Lincoln Hanks, titled … [Read more...] about Chamber Choir Harmonizes to the Heavens
Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound
Photos by Sherry YangGreat waves of sounds and harmonies filled Smothers Theatre on Thurs. Oct. 19, when the Pepperdine Orchestra performed with the Westlake High School Chamber Orchestra and internationally renowned pianist Rufus Choi. Under the direction of conductor Tony Cason, they performed pieces from Wolfgang A. Mozart, Ludwig von Beethoven and the lesser known Jean … [Read more...] about Sweet Symphony: Pepperdine and Westlake High School Orchestras Fill Smothers with Sound