The young teenagers at The Roxy looked slightly unsure about what they were doing there, but seemed to strongly believe that their coolness factor had been upped a notch just by having something to do on a Thursday night. Standing sardine-packed at the first show of the Transviolet and Mikky Ekko tour, the kids in front of me took turns glancing around the sold-out room. The … [Read more...] about Mikky Ekko Steals the Show with New Sound
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Rwandan Debaters Focus on Empowering Youth
Photo by Gabriella ChanThe iDebate Rwanda team was on campus recently as part of their national debate tour. Pepperdine hosted the debaters from Sept. 15 through 20. The team will visit 17 other colleges and universities within the next two months. The program has nearly 700 student participants and 22 schools in East Africa, according to the iDebate Rwanda website. The … [Read more...] about Rwandan Debaters Focus on Empowering Youth
New Thriller “No Escape” Underwhelms Viewers
Photo courtesy of Bold Films Traveling the globe can be a great way to experience new cultures and create memories. It can also be helpful for those wanting to know more about the workings of the world and how other countries are involved in the process. At the same time, however, political instability and strong anti-foreign sentiments can prove deadly to inexperienced … [Read more...] about New Thriller “No Escape” Underwhelms Viewers
In Defense of the Graphic
Photo by Whitney Irick For those wondering why it is necessary for the Graphic to cover stories such as student DUIs, let me explain. The Graphic covers news, which are stories deemed newsworthy by elements including timing, significance, proximity, prominence, conflict and human interest. Pepperdine is a small campus and dry one on top of that. So, when a serious car … [Read more...] about In Defense of the Graphic
DSP encourages Peace on PCH
Photos Courtesy of Delta Sigma Pi Classic and exotic cars will pack the Malibu library parking lot Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Delta Sigma Pi is hosting their second annual car show, showcasing cars owned by Pepperdine students and community members. This year’s car show continues a partnership started last spring between Delta Sigma Pi and the Emily Shane … [Read more...] about DSP encourages Peace on PCH