While I spent the summer break mostly at home, I put together and released my SoundCloud project "Personal Awareness (Piano Project No. 3)" as Timothy Ryan on May 9. "Personal Awareness" is not only the third project I've put out on the platform but also my favorite. It's the most I've pushed myself instrumentally, artistically and conceptually. The … [Read more...] about Good News: Piano and Art Creates ‘Personal Awareness’
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Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike
As Hollywood actors and writers continue striking, Theatre and Screen Arts majors said it has to happen for the future of their industry. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are striking for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to better compensate actors and … [Read more...] about Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike
Concert Recap: Live Music Waves Loved This Summer
Senior Nathania Au, who attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in July, said warm nights and freedom from coursework are the perfect concert ingredients. "You're out of school, vibing with friends and just having a good time dancing and screaming and away from responsibilities for the night," Au said. This summer, Pepperdine students sought out their favorite artists at concerts … [Read more...] about Concert Recap: Live Music Waves Loved This Summer
Music Rewind Review: The Songs That Shined This Summer
Art by Emma Crees 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. Summer is a time for basking under the sun, picnics at the park and road trips with loved ones, and the music industry delivered an array of hit songs and … [Read more...] about Music Rewind Review: The Songs That Shined This Summer
Expressionists Coffeehouse Congregates Creativity & Community
Expressionists' adviser John Struloeff reads his poem "Malibu Canyon Tunnel" in the Intercultural Affairs Lounge on March 13. Seven students performed, and Struloeff was the only professor to attend and share. Photos by Faith Oh Tucked away in the Intercultural Affairs lounge on the first floor of the HAWC, the Expressionists Coffeehouse welcomed students to an evening of … [Read more...] about Expressionists Coffeehouse Congregates Creativity & Community