Photos by Allison Hubbard“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Everyone remembers this familiar adage from elementary school, where it was taught that Christopher Columbus discovered the New World while trying to find a new route to the gold and spice islands of the East. This discovery is attributed to Columbus, even though Leif Erikson reached Canada more … [Read more...] about Students Question Symbolism of Columbus Statue
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Glimpses at Close’s Classics
Photo Courtesy of Susan Tryforos//Creative Commons Every spring, the Frederick R. Weisman Museum displays a traveling art show. This semester, the museum will be home to the works of Chuck Close, an artist who greatly advanced modern art despite losing the use of both his legs and an arm. Close is considered by many to be one of the most important abstract expressionists in … [Read more...] about Glimpses at Close’s Classics
Artist of the Week: Naomi Purnell
Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Rensel//Creative CommonsJunior art major Naomi Purnell sat down to talk about her works of art. The Pittsburgh native creates unique art instillations bringing a new perspective to the art scene at Pepperdine.Q: What medium of art do you make? A: I use a lot of different mediums. I was painting a lot, and then I started doing installations. … [Read more...] about Artist of the Week: Naomi Purnell
Gym Packed for the New Year
Photo Courtesy of AberroCreative//PixabayDue to its relatively small size, the Firestone Weight Center has suffered crowding problems, especially as the new year begins. This has often led to students and faculty being unable to access certain cardio equipment and weights. Those who regularly attend the gym make due with the equipment that is available at the moment.The gym is … [Read more...] about Gym Packed for the New Year
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