Grace Bidewell, Senior Art and Sustainability major, paints a poster to display on the Pepperdine Freedom Wall on Oct. 9. The event was centered around aspiring artists sharing their opinions and voices. Photos by Haylie Ross Through attempts to silence — they continue using their voices. Following the recent censorship of the exhibit at the Fredrick R. Weisman Museum of … [Read more...] about Art as Protest: Students Respond to Campus Censorship with Creative Expression
Life and Arts
Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ is Pop’s Newest Sensation
Photo Courtesy of Republic 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. Taylor Swift is no stranger to success, having recently finished the massively successful Eras Tour. However, with that success the bar was set high for … [Read more...] about Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ is Pop’s Newest Sensation
Pepperdine Gets a Taste of LA’s Underground Music Scene at KWVS Live
Bluedive's Aiden Dixon performs their unreleased song, "Gallows Gal" on Sept. 18 in the Amphitheatre. Dixon said it was his favorite song to perform. Photos by Mellissa Huston Pepperdine’s radio show, KWVS, hosted their live concert — KWVS Live — in the Amphitheatre on Sept. 18 in collaboration with Creative Connection and the Art Club. The concert included a lineup of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Gets a Taste of LA’s Underground Music Scene at KWVS Live
‘This is What Heaven Sounds Like’: Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Francis Chan Lead the 2025 Worship Summit
Attendees join in worship with United Voice Worship at the 2025 Worship Summit at Alumni Park on Sept. 13. Over 5,000 attended the event, surpassing 2024 attendance. Photos by Melissa Houston Ground shaking, voices lifted, hearts open. Pepperdine hosted its fifth annual Worship Summit Sept. 13. Around 5,500 attendees gathered on Alumni Park to worship alongside … [Read more...] about ‘This is What Heaven Sounds Like’: Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Francis Chan Lead the 2025 Worship Summit
PIT Celebrates 25 Years of Comedy, Community
The spring 2025 PIT troupe poses together after their show April 18. The new fall PIT troupe has their first performance together Oct. 4. Photos courtesy of Reece McDaniel The Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT) is back for another season of laughs. After adding 15 new members, PIT is gearing up for their first show Oct. 4. Through a lively audition process filled with skits, games … [Read more...] about PIT Celebrates 25 Years of Comedy, Community
