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Lidia Bayne

Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights

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Photos by Kayla Lee Art has long been used as a tool for change and revolution. This year's Dance In Flight, which opened Thursday, Feb. 9, took audiences back to the American social justice movements of the 1950s and 60s, portraying the struggles for civil rights through rhythm and movement. The show opened with scenes of glamorous, classic life in the 1950s, with … [Read more...] about Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights

Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes in Smothers

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Photos by Kayla LeeMusical duo Black Violin performed for an audience of all ages on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Smothers Theatre, combining classical music with hip-hop to create a unique sound with the goal of breaking musical stereotypes. This was the group's 17th show on their 2016-2017 Unity Tour. The group consists of viola player Wil Baptiste and violinist Kev Marcus, who met … [Read more...] about Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes in Smothers

Chinese Student Association Hosts Annual Spring Gala in Smothers

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Photos by Brett Bean Students celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday in Smothers Theatre with the annual Spring Festival Gala, hosted by the Chinese Student and Scholar Association. The event featured music and comedy in Chinese, as well as traditional dance and martial arts. As guests entered the theater, they received a raffle ticket, a card on which to write a New … [Read more...] about Chinese Student Association Hosts Annual Spring Gala in Smothers

‘The Stories That We Tell’ Panel Encourages Media Literacy

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Photos by Lidia Bayne Students gathered in Elkins Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 18, for the convocation event "The Stories That We Tell" — a panel discussion with Associate Chaplain Eric Wilson, Professor Roslyn Satchel and Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Diversity and Inclusion David Humphrey. The event was part of Peace, Hope and Justice Week, put on by Intercultural … [Read more...] about ‘The Stories That We Tell’ Panel Encourages Media Literacy

Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories

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Photos by Lidia Bayne "Both of my parents taught me to work really hard. Both of them had upbringings where they had to really work for what they wanted, so I think they tried to teach me that whatever you want you can get it, but you have to work your tail off for it. For me, that’s what Pepperdine is — it’s the consequence of the actions I did in high school, trying to get … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories