Art by Madeline DuvallSpeaking multiple languages is an important skill that many people worldwide possess, yet is an area of education where America appears to struggle. Despite the fact that the United States is at the center of many economic and societal networks throughout the world, only a low percentage of the population can speak a second language with adequate fluency … [Read more...] about Improve language Education in America
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Reelstories Film Festival Inspires Students to Create
The lights were on, the ice sculptures were melting, students were excited and films were ready to be screened. Reelstories Film Festival No. 9 came back and with it some student films that brought the student body together on the night of Friday Feb. 2. Like every year, the festival was held in Mullin Town Square, and the films screened in Elkins Auditorium and Smothers … [Read more...] about Reelstories Film Festival Inspires Students to Create
Staff Editorial: Recognize The Potential In Art
Art by Peau Porotesano Works of art not only hold important meanings for the creators but for the beholders, too. Film is a medium especially noted for its ability to capture the sentiments of the particular time, but less celebrated art forms such as theater and studio art also carry an exceptional ability to capture a moment in history and convey meaning. It’s important … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Recognize The Potential In Art
Men’s Basketball fall to Pacific late, 81-72
Photos by Arthur Puu Pepperdine Men's Basketball suffered a late loss to Pacific, 81-72, in the team's lone home game of the week. Junior Eric Cooper Jr. led the Waves with 19 points and redshirt sophomore Kameron Edwards followed with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting. Redshirt senior Matthew Atewe added 14 points (on 7-of-11 shooting) with six rebounds. "There … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball fall to Pacific late, 81-72
Hollywood Pros Give Advice
Photos by Sam PetersenWorking in film and television isn't always easy or glamorous, according to Hollywood screenwriters during Pepperdine's annual Q and A panel.Students and friends of the panelists gathered in PC 189 on Thursday, Feb. 1. The panel consisted of writer and playwright Jule Selbo, Liz Keyishian Wilks and two Pepperdine faculty members, Jarrett Golding and Tom … [Read more...] about Hollywood Pros Give Advice