Photos by Kristin Vartan Vibrant signs filled Pershing Square Saturday morning for the second annual Women's March in Los Angeles: "Girls just want to have fun-damental rights" and "Teach girls to be somebodies, instead of somebody's," to name a couple. LA Marchers — women, men and children alike – expressed their soliditary for women's social and political rights through … [Read more...] about Fashion Fights Back
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Photo by Ella Gonzalez The past year saw many exciting and scary things, among them a solar eclipse, hurricanes, enough angry tweets that if monetized could fund every Pepperdine student's tuition, and a new word to add to our lexicon: covfefe. Despite the humor and fright of 2017, no doubt punctuated by moments of delight and joy, there is something particularly refreshing … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
LA’s Cultural Hotspots
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez Although Los Angeles is known for its access to beaches, sunny climate and "La La Land" dreamers, to many native Angelenos, it's the birthplace of their American dream. Latino immigrants, Korean movers and shakers, African-American activists, Chinese nostalgia seekers and Jewish refugees have all found their homes in the various neighborhoods of Los … [Read more...] about LA’s Cultural Hotspots
Dodgers Unite L.A. Community
Art by Peau PorotesanoDuring the past month, the city of Los Angeles and all of Southern California watched eagerly as the Los Angeles Dodgers did something they hadn't done for 29 years — clinched a World Series berth. For the first time in a lifetime, Dodgers fans watched their team play the Houston Astros in one of the most exciting and whirlwind series in baseball … [Read more...] about Dodgers Unite L.A. Community
‘Boyz N the Hood’ Producer Speaks with Students
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