Called by the need to give voice to the average American student, Vijay Vaswani takes an in-depth look at student’s reactions and opinions on American policy on his radio show, “Political Vendetta.” “Vendetta is a powerful word,” Vaswani admits. “We use it in terms of fighting for justice, fighting for righteousness. Our goal is to give more power to the American people.” … [Read more...] about Political Vendetta
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Go DJ, it’s our DJ
If you have seen “Pitch Perfect,” you know how alluring the prospect of working for a college radio station is: playing your own music, spending hours surrounded by dusty vinyl records and wearing flannel shirts. After a bit of a reality check and some lost expectations about the overbearing hipster energy associated with radio, we have a picture that resembles Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Go DJ, it’s our DJ
Smothers plies with pride
The anticipation was palpable Tuesday evening at Smothers Theatre, as a joyful audience anticipated the start of the performance. The Center for the Arts presented Complexions Contemporary Ballet, a New York City based dance company. The theater was close to full as people awaited the show. People sitting in the theater eagerly watched as the lights grew dimmer and the … [Read more...] about Smothers plies with pride
Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures
One pair of hearing aids transformed 2011 Pepperdine alumnus Austin Chapman’s 23 years of silence into a world of sound. Chapman made national headlines last year when he tried on his new Phonak Nadia IX UP listening device, and was suddenly able to hear music and people’s voices. Close friend Tommy Biglow recalled the “tear jerking” moment when Chapman laid his hands on a … [Read more...] about Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures
California Grown: ‘Malibu Farm Cafe’
Two Pepperdine alumni manage new pier eatery Photos by Whitney Ashton Helene Henderson’s Malibu Farm began in 2011 as an onsite catering company. The Farm’s first dinner party consisted of 67 people. Fast-forward to Aug. 2013, and the company popular for their pop-up meals is now a fixture on the Malibu pier serving hundreds of customers per day. “It sounds funny to … [Read more...] about California Grown: ‘Malibu Farm Cafe’