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Through the Generations: Blue and Orange Runs in the Family

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Hung Le, senior vice chancellor for Alumni Affairs, kneels in the front row (center) with a group of alumni in Heidelberg, Germany, during the Heidelberg Travel Experience July 2024. Le said he stays in touch with so many alumni because he wants to remain connected. Photo courtesy of Hung Le Editor's Note: Life & Arts Editor Alicia Dofelmier’s mom, Irma Dofelmier, … [Read more...] about Through the Generations: Blue and Orange Runs in the Family

Dance in Flight Explores How Everyone is Connected in ‘Threads’

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Company members from Dance in Flight perform the opening number titled "Threads weave us together into an intricate tapestry," to “Come Together (Remastered 2009)” by The Beatles during a rehearsal in Smothers Theatre on March 17. Seniors Audrey Costa and Sadie Krotonsky choreographed the number. Photos by Olivia SchneiderDance often serves as a form of self … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Explores How Everyone is Connected in ‘Threads’

Pepperdine Sororities Strive for Academic Success

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Lyra Tiffin (middle) enjoys the company of her Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters. Tiffin's sisterhood inspired her to implement academic success in her new Panhellenic position. Photo courtesy of Lyra TiffinUndergraduate women who are interested in joining one of Pepperdine University's seven active sorority chapters go through a rigorous recruitment process that aims to foster … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Sororities Strive for Academic Success

Album Review: ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occassionally’ is a Pop Sensation

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Photo courtesy of Columbia Records Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Stepping away from music for four years has allowed Harry Styles to experiment with new music genres in his recent album release, "Kiss All The Time. … [Read more...] about Album Review: ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occassionally’ is a Pop Sensation

Remembering the Sound of Forgotten Music

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First-year Fiona Dandler takes an evening after classes to play hymns on her keyboard at her first-year dorm in Darnell on Feb. 6. Fiona said this traditional style of music is soothing because it allows her to connect with her faith. Photo courtesy of Fiona DandlerBefore there were artists like Drake and Olivia Dean, there were B.B. King and Tricky. While people are busy … [Read more...] about Remembering the Sound of Forgotten Music