As the spring semester began at Pepperdine, many students returned from their homes in preparation for classes to begin. Most come from other cities and states, but some students return from other countries and continents.Returning to school from home can be a tough transition for many students after more than three weeks without class. Students reminisce about home-cooked … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home: Winter Break Recap
Life and Arts
In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights
They had their start performing in monster makeup, jamming at haunted houses and gathering fans, and this led the surf-soul-rock-n-roll band Spooky Mansion up and down the country — from Upstate New York to L.A., frontman Grayson Converse said.Spooky Mansion played under the neon lights of Malibu's coastal venue Aviator Nation's Dreamland — a hidden oasis in the … [Read more...] about In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights
Review: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Brings a New Perspective to the Series
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. This review contains spoilers. "I don't like your odds, but may they ever be in your favor," Lucky Flickerman, played by Jason Schwartzman, tells the District 12 tribute: familiar … [Read more...] about Review: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Brings a New Perspective to the Series
The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together
With sets decorated down to the tiniest detail and old-fashioned movie credits rolling on the big screen — Pepperdine Theatre credits of course — before the show's start, Pepperdine's Theatre Program brings the classic golden age musical, "The Music Man." The musical opens this weekend at Smothers Theatre, and is playing Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 16-18 with shows at 2 and 7:30 … [Read more...] about The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together
Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage
Though Hispanic Heritage month ended Oct. 15, community members said the reality of being Latinx plays a pivotal role in their identities and experiences — both within their own community and in predominately white spaces such as Pepperdine. The term "Hispanic" refers to someone who was born, or descends from, a Spanish-speaking country, while the term "Latinx" refers to … [Read more...] about Latinx Community Share the Pride They Feel for Their Heritage
