Photo by Kaelin Mendez The producer of "Boyz n the Hood" recently shared his reflections on the film in Elkins Auditorium. Renowned film producer Steve Nicolaides spoke with Pepperdine's Director of Film Studies and Associate Professor of English Joi Carr in front of an audience of students. The event was part of the "Intimate Conversations" convocation series put on by … [Read more...] about ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students
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The Biggest Chair
Photo by Arthur Puu For 36 years, Pepperdine Professor Ned Colletti has worked in Major League Baseball after beginning his career as a sportswriter. In his latest book, "The Big Chair: The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager," the 63-year-old documents his time as a Major League Baseball executive. "It … [Read more...] about The Biggest Chair
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella Gonzalez Weekly Culture Collection is a column that gives the best things to eat, see and do near Pepperdine, Malibu and the surrounding Los Angeles area. It’s like The New Yorker’s Goings on About Town section but not as high-brow, and there is no dandy with an eyeglass. It also has nothing to do with New York. This week's culture collection is a … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella Gonzalez Weekly Culture Collection is a column that gives the best things to eat, see and do near Pepperdine, Malibu and the surrounding Los Angeles area. It’s like The New Yorker’s Goings on About Town section but not as high-brow, and there is no dandy with an eyeglass. It also has nothing to do with New York. Unconventional times call for … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
Amber Rose SlutWalk Celebrates Sex Positivity
Photos by Sherry Yang"Don't hate the slut, hate the shame," read one sign at the 3rd Annual Amber Rose SlutWalk.The SlutWalk was part of Amber Rose Weekend, a series of events to dismantle stereotypes and oppose slut shaming, victim blaming and rape culture. Thousands of people met at Pershing Square in Downtown LA to support the cause on Oct. 1.The walk began at the … [Read more...] about Amber Rose SlutWalk Celebrates Sex Positivity
