When opening Twitter — now X— TikTok or Instagram Reels, one can see videos like "SpongeBob" characters singing "I Want it That Way," or the Taylor Swift-inspired images created with Artificial Intelligence, or A.I., becoming more prevalent. While A.I. art has existed for years, new technology has made its art more realistic than ever, according to Wired. A.I. art has become … [Read more...] about ‘At an Explosive Rate’: A.I. Brings Changes to Art
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Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike
As Hollywood actors and writers continue striking, Theatre and Screen Arts majors said it has to happen for the future of their industry. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are striking for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to better compensate actors and … [Read more...] about Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike
Seaver Faculty Stands Alongside Black Students with #ScholarStrike and a Night of Listening
A tweet. An email. A Zoom link. Virtual communication led the connection between Seaver faculty and students this week in a call to continue the conversation around racial injustice and reconciliation in higher education. Pepperdine faculty members showed their support for Black Lives Matter and students of color through various avenues Sept. 8, including a national strike, … [Read more...] about Seaver Faculty Stands Alongside Black Students with #ScholarStrike and a Night of Listening
NFLPA Director Speaks at Pepp Law
Photos by Kyle McCabe Pepperdine discontinued its football program in 1961, but that didn't stop the university's Law and Sports Administration programs from collaborating to bring a big name in the football world to campus — a big name who also happens to be an accomplished lawyer. DeMaurice "De" Smith, the Executive Director of the National Football League Player's … [Read more...] about NFLPA Director Speaks at Pepp Law
Staff Editorial: The L.A. Teacher Strike Impacts Us All
Art by Ally ArmstrongThe Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) week-long strike ended last week after teachers pushed for smaller class sizes, higher pay and school nurses, among other things. As teachers returned to their classrooms with the promise of smaller class sizes and a 6 percent pay increase, the strikes have continued to ignite a sustained conversation about … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The L.A. Teacher Strike Impacts Us All