Photos Courtesy of Nate BartoshukNate Bartoshuk’s dreams began when he was forced to start over.Bartoshuk had big plans to play ice hockey. The future looked promising. He had committed years of his life and traveled the world to play. During his sophomore year of high school, he began preparing to move to a new school in Canada where he would join their varsity hockey … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Nate Bartoshuk
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Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
Photos by Haidyn HarveyDuring this year's New Student Orientation week, a new wave of students hit campus, ready to call Pepperdine home. NSO is a time for meeting new friends, frosh folly-ing and hoarding free T-shirts. During the excitement, upperclassmen offer advice for incoming students.Junior Audrey Whiting reminds incoming students to take their time when getting … [Read more...] about Upperclassmen Welcome New Students with Words of Advice
PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Improv Troupe performed their first ever long-form show, stepping outside the comfort of their regular Elkins gig. On Sunday, Jan. 28, PIT tried their hand at a new style of improv in the PLC mini-theater. Long-form improv is similar to a play in length and execution, only it’s completely improvised. The Sunday night performance lacked … [Read more...] about PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show
Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
Photos courtesy of Ryan Opton Senior Ryan Opton believes comedy has a way of healing. Opton, president of the Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT), did not attempt improv until his freshman year at Pepperdine. On a whim, he auditioned for the troupe and found himself performing in front of audiences the next week. Soon, he was addicted. “It’s changed my life a lot,” Opton … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills
Photos by Lidia Bayne The Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT) began its monthly show with two teams of performers, "Zygote" and "La La Land- I Mean Moonlight," in a fast paced dance-off that immediately drew the audience into the show. PIT, which has been going on for 16 years, entertained audience members of all ages with improvised sketches, songs and dances March 10. Two … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Improv Troupe Members Talk Laughter and Life Skills
