Pepperdine eSports 'Super Smash Brother Ultimate Team' poses at their first official tournament at Dreamhack Anaheim. The team participated in the event just weeks before the cancellation of all in-person classes. Photo courtesy of Grace RamseyWhen President Gash announced the university's decision to implement remote classes, it left on-campus organizations with the burning … [Read more...] about Virtual Community Tethers Social-Distancing Restrictions
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New Groups Join Songfest 2020
Gamma Ghkkkkket Sigma (GGS) members celebrate the start of Songfest season. GGS was the winning group of Songfest 2019.Photos by Marisa DragosUpbeat music, bright posters and loud cheering long after the sun has set … welcome to Songfest!Pepperdine Student Activities kicked off this year's Songfest season Feb. 20 in Elkins Auditorium. Songfest is one of Pepperdine's most … [Read more...] about New Groups Join Songfest 2020
Derina Harvey Band Ushers in New Season for Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
Derina Harvey Band performs at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre. Left to right: Scott Greene as lead guitarist, Steve Pinset as drummer, Derina Harvey as front-woman, Jess Blenis on fiddle and Edward Smith on bass. | Photo by Caitlin RoarkCanadian Celtic rock group Derina Harvey Band brought a vibrant performance to Smothers Theatre on Jan 17."I'd say at first I really loved the … [Read more...] about Derina Harvey Band Ushers in New Season for Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
‘The Board’ Sees Budget Reduction for Student Wellness Advisory Board
Pepperdine students spend $126 a semester ($252 a year) on a mandatory Campus Life Fee. In recent years, the lump-sum of this fee was divided among Pepperdine’s three student leadership organizations: the Student Government Association (SGA), the Inter-Club Council (ICC), and the Student Programing Board (the Board). This year, a new group is added to the mix.The Student … [Read more...] about ‘The Board’ Sees Budget Reduction for Student Wellness Advisory Board
Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre
Photos Courtesy of Reagan ZimmererPepperdine’s dance company, Dance in Flight (DIF), will debut their annual spring performance this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in Smothers Theatre. This year's DIF theme is "These Four Years," referring to the time students spend in college.DIF Student Director and senior Reagan Zimmerer wrote in an email that "These Four Years" … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre
