Photos by Gabby GontaRunning through the backstage door with backpack in hand, sophomore Theater and Advertising major Lauren Jennerjohn races from a four-hour class on the opposite side of campus to Smothers Theatre, just in time for warmups and mic check.The call-board hallway bustles with noise as actors and crew members shuffle between the stage and the dressing room, … [Read more...] about Arts Involvement Brings More To Academic And Personal Growth
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Artists Corner: Behind the Lights, Camera and Action
Photo Courtesy of Haley Smith There’s a saying that circulates the thespian culture that goes along the lines of the world being a stage. While that may not apply to all people, it certainly rings true for junior Theater and Media Production major Haley Smith. Smith gives off a girl-next-door feeling, but her dreams are anything but common.“Every little girl kind of … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Behind the Lights, Camera and Action
Academic Achievements Deserve More
Graphic by Nate BartonWith the country's overpowering admiration for athletics, the arts and academic achievements are being left in the dust. Many college students face the sad reality of struggling to fund their higher education. Likely, funding from FAFSA or the college itself is not enough to cover the entire collegiate cost, forcing them to invest in the ever treacherous … [Read more...] about Academic Achievements Deserve More
Chat With a Rising Pepperdine Star
Photo by Daniel Caso The following interview is a preview of the upcoming edition of Currents magazine. For more stories about Pepperdine students who are rising stars pick up a copy of Currents, which will be available on news stands later this month. __________ Alexandria Garrett is a Pepperdine University junior currently earning her Bachelor of Arts in Theater … [Read more...] about Chat With a Rising Pepperdine Star
Smothers Tuned in to The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
Photos by Ashley Ekstrum The Wellington Ukulele Orchestra performed for a packed Smothers Theatre on Saturday and won over crowds with their Kiwi humor and charmingly tiny ukuleles. The eight-person group is currently on a nine-week tour, where they will play 40 shows on the West Coast. From Wellington, New Zealand, the Orchestra travels internationally, performing … [Read more...] about Smothers Tuned in to The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
