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The Last Bookstore Remains an LA Treasure

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Photos by Symphony BarnesLooking for somewhere to go that involves reading, music and taking cute pictures? Then look no further than the Last Bookstore.The Last Bookstore is a multi-leveled, new and used book and record store located in Downtown Los Angeles.But it's not an ordinary bookstore with just a bunch of bookshelves.On its ground floor, the store may appear to be … [Read more...] about The Last Bookstore Remains an LA Treasure

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

Relationship IQ Director Breaks Down Hookup Culture

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityWhat is a hookup? Director of Relationship IQ for the Boon Center for the Family, Hannah Parmelee, and her Relationship IQ interns have explored this and other similar topics through convocation events held during the school year.A Seaver alumna who earned a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary, Parmelee … [Read more...] about Relationship IQ Director Breaks Down Hookup Culture

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