Graphic by Nate BartonA few professors in the Creative Writing department start their first class meetings with a very important question: “Why does fiction matter?” People might understand that fiction is important, but it is harder to pinpoint exactly why it is so significant. Fiction strengthens people’s worlds by distributing information, common … [Read more...] about Appreciate Fiction
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React to the Past at Pepperdine
Art by Madeline DuvallReacting to the Past is a role-playing pedagogy style in which students study the past by jumping into characters with goals that they have to advance in the setting of these games. Professor Chris Heard, a Pepperdine Religion professor who has been following the development of Reacting to the Past since 2008, said the games are “about as close as we … [Read more...] about React to the Past at Pepperdine
Pepperdine’s Guitar Heroes Hold Concert in Payson
Photos by Brandon GrinovichBeautiful melodies from the Spanish classical era to the modern era rang from guitars from 5 to 6 p.m., Jan. 9 in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. Students of Christopher Parkening's guitar program performed a diverse repertoire for students, faculty and family. Parkening, a world-renowned virtuoso classical guitarist, is a distinguished … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Guitar Heroes Hold Concert in Payson
Women’s Volleyball Drops Home Finale to Rival LMU, 3-1
Pepperdine fell to Loyola Marymount at home, 3-1 on Saturday, Nov. 18. Sophomores Hannah Frohling and Jasmine Gross led the way for the Waves, with Frohling posting 14 kills and Gross adding 11 kills with five blocks.Prior to the match, seniors Ashley Harris and Adria Johnson were honored in a pregame ceremony for their contributions to the program."It's been amazing to be able … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Drops Home Finale to Rival LMU, 3-1
Pepperdine Community “Takes Back the Night”
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine students, faculty and staff came together to "Take Back the Night" on Monday evening, gathering at the amphitheater for an evening of worship, testimony, music and various forms of art to educate the community about all forms of violence and abuse."'Take Back the Night' puts us on the path to stop all forms of relationship and sexual violence," … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community “Takes Back the Night”