Fiji Blue sings at PSMA as fog takes over the stage March 25. Fiji Blue sang original songs including "Outside" and "Waves." Photo by Sammie Wuensche Sunshine, music and good vibes brought students to Alumni Park for the 2023 Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival (PSMA). The Student Programming Board hosted a night of music and food March 25 with over 450 attendees, … [Read more...] about A Night of Music, Art and Community: Pacific Sounds Returns
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Symposium on Prison Reform Kicks Off Opening of New Johnny Cash Exhibit
Student visits the Johnny Cash exhibit's inaugural reception in Payson Library on Jan. 6. Pepperdine opened the Johnny Cash exhibit, which consists of prison concert photos. Photos by Jeffrey Bowen Payson Library opened a new exhibit called Johnny Cash at Folsom and San Quentin, as part of its current partnership with the Grammy Museum. The exhibit showcases Jim Marshall's … [Read more...] about Symposium on Prison Reform Kicks Off Opening of New Johnny Cash Exhibit
Stephane Wrembel Brings the Sound of Django Reinhardt to Smothers Theatre
Five instrumentalists stand on stage in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 23. They performed a set that consisted of music from Django Reinhardt. Photos courtesy of Ron Hall "Shades of Django," a musical tribute to the late guitarist Django Reinhardt, performed a two-hour set in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 23. The event showcased how instrumental music can stand out on its own. Reinhardt … [Read more...] about Stephane Wrembel Brings the Sound of Django Reinhardt to Smothers Theatre
Students Share Their Pop Culture Themed Halloween Costumes
Art by Vivian Hsia With Halloween just around the corner, students said they are picking their best pop culture costumes to celebrate this year. Despite how stressful midterm season can be, students said they are still in the Halloween spirit. They said they enjoy the creativity of dressing up. "It's fun to see people live out their imaginations during the Halloween season," … [Read more...] about Students Share Their Pop Culture Themed Halloween Costumes
Book Review: Jennette McCurdy Details Truth of Child Acting in ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
"iCarly" star Jennette McCurdy holds a pink jar on the cover of her brand new book. McCurdy dealt with abuse by her mom and someone at Nickelodeon, but she looks off in the distance at peace with her mom's death. Photo courtesy of Simon & Schuster Former actor and author Jennette McCurdy released her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died," Aug. 9, revealing experiences she faced in … [Read more...] about Book Review: Jennette McCurdy Details Truth of Child Acting in ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’