A fun, lighthearted romantic comedy that tells the story of wealthy, young widow Hannah Glawari and playboy Count Danilo Danilovitsch, childhood sweethearts who must overcome their pride, pettiness, fortunes, titles and stubbornness to be together — “The Merry Widow” stages how to live life with laughter. The Flora L. Thornton Opera Program presented the … [Read more...] about Opera Program Stages Romantic Comedy in ‘The Merry Widow’
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Panelists Discuss Art as Resistance for Black History Month
February sparks community — bringing people together to celebrate Black history to learn about the past that curates the present culture in the U.S. and to analyze the present that creates the future. A panel of six doctoral students from the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology celebrated by discussing their own cultural and artistic backgrounds, connecting … [Read more...] about Panelists Discuss Art as Resistance for Black History Month
Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections
On Jan. 30, Kate Bolton Bonnici, assistant professor of English, and visiting poet Laura Reece Hogan read aloud from their new poetry books in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. The reading was their opening event, showcasing their recently published books, and they plan to take an extended tour during spring break in Alabama, according to Bonnici's website. Lisa Smith, … [Read more...] about Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections
Students Compare Local Farmers Markets
Weekends offer an opportunity to spend time with friends, get work done and explore Malibu. Many students said they spend time on the weekends at nearby farmers markets, catching up with friends and picking up groceries for the next week.Students can explore the local Malibu Farmers Market in Malibu Country Mart on Sundays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. closest to campus, but there is … [Read more...] about Students Compare Local Farmers Markets
Tidepools Fosters Connection and Community
Tidepools, Inter-Club Council's biannual club fair, hosted its spring semester fair Jan. 23.The fair allows student-run clubs to market themselves around Mullin Town Square to attract potential new members. Students set up their clubs at tables and showcase their achievements and work.Inter-Club Council President Emma Carter facilitates Tidepools. Carter said that her team … [Read more...] about Tidepools Fosters Connection and Community