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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

Art is the New Protest

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Photo courtesy of Lavin LahijiUpon returning for a second semester abroad in Florence, Italy, the last thing I expected to do was see an art exhibit designed by a Chinese man. In Palazzo Strozzi, an exhibit of mass proportions and popularity was presented; the world-renowned artist/activist is Ai Weiwei from Beijing. Ai’s exhibit, overflowed with anti-establishment, … [Read more...] about Art is the New Protest

Weisman Museum Features Distinguished Contemporary Artist Larry Bell

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Photos by Symphony Barnes The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine premiered its latest exhibit, “Larry Bell: Pacific Red,” featuring works by contemporary artist, Larry Bell, on Jan. 21. Entering the museum and turning right, passing the museum’s front desk, is an introductory text panel on Larry Bell on the left-hand side. The panel gives a brief … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum Features Distinguished Contemporary Artist Larry Bell