First-year Talia Jackson smiles in the sun before teaching a yoga class in Long Beach, CA. Jackson said the moment she stepped on Pepperdine's campus, she felt like she belonged. Photos courtesy of Talia Jackson First-year Talia Jackson, a Theatre major with an emphasis in Musical Theatre, said she enjoys painting sunsets, growing her small business and tackling the performing … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Brings Interests in Art, Business and Performance to Malibu
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Faith Fuels Joshua Edwards’ Music Career
Photos by Kaelin MendezJoshua Edwards, as he is professionally known, always saw music as the best kind of challenge. The senior plays the guitar, the french horn, the drums, sings and composes music. His pieces have been accepted into three major music conferences, The International Computer Music Conference and New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, Electronic Music … [Read more...] about Faith Fuels Joshua Edwards’ Music Career
Artists Corner: Rebecca Franklin
Photos Courtesy of Rebecca FranklinJunior Rebecca Franklin keeps herself busy between playing the flute and rigorously studying pre-med. She said she's played the flute since fourth grade and has not stopped since. While she does want to be a doctor one day, she knows that the skills she learns from being a musician will always be with her.Originally she wasn’t going to … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Rebecca Franklin
Artist of the Week: John Anderson
Q: What is your favorite means of self-expression? A: My favorite means of self-expression would be writing original music and then sharing it with other people. Q: How long have you known that music has been a passion of yours? A: I’ve always known that music was a passion by listening to it. Everyone loves music, and I have always resonated with that. But as a kid, I … [Read more...] about Artist of the Week: John Anderson
Facing the Music Q&A – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Brit Rivera Music is essential to most college students’ lives. Whether it’s a study tool or a way to relax, music touches people in unique ways. But there are some who take the art seriously enough to make it their focus at Pepperdine. Three Pepperdine undergraduate students share what inspired them to pursue their love of music, even in light of the demanding yet … [Read more...] about Facing the Music Q&A – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
