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
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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’
Haunted Hawc
Photo by Megan Friese As the sun began to set Monday, Pepperdine prepared for a night of fright. For the first time and for one night only, the HAWC transformed into a Halloween haunted house. A nighttime Halloween block party on Dorm Row kicked off the festivities for the night. Students in costumes and were able to participate in activities such as trick-or-treating, … [Read more...] about Haunted Hawc
Soccer wins despite injury
The women’s soccer team defeated University of the Pacific 2-1 in a WCC game Friday at home. At the end of the first half, junior Lynn Williams ended up at the receiving end of a hit. Williams broke her left arm, and is out for the rest of the season. Roughness dominated the contest. Only 31 minutes into the game, referees ejected Pacific’s goalkeeper senior Tashia Long. … [Read more...] about Soccer wins despite injury