OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer Who knew that the fairy tale of “The Wizard of Oz” as we know it is really nothing more than a spiral of disastrous lies?Apparently no one anticipated these unfortunate circumstances until “Wicked” became the musical the Chicago Sun-Times raves is “second to none.”Entertainment has clearly been going downhill because the quality of the productions … [Read more...] about Simplicity captures audiences
‘Friends with Money’ skims the surface of relational issues
ANNA WEBBERAssistant A&E Editor Walking up to the shelf in a not-so-local video store, the newly released “Friends with Money” DVD was nowhere to be found.Any average person would be led to believe, “Oh, this must be a good one.” Luckily, there was a copy at the checkout counter. What a relief. Popping in the DVD, laying back on the couch ready for some good cinema, the … [Read more...] about ‘Friends with Money’ skims the surface of relational issues
Student chases Hollywood dreams
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Bruce Willis and Sandra Bullock waited tables before they were famous while Brad Pitt sported a giant chicken suit to advertise for El Pollo Loco. Some are born into stardom, while others have to work at it. No strategy is right or wrong, yet, with a one in a million chance of becoming the next paparazzi-hounded celebrity, getting that one big … [Read more...] about Student chases Hollywood dreams
Getty: An artsy hilltop retreat
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Just 30 minutes from campus, the J. Paul Getty Center offers students breathtaking views, awe-inspiring architecture, meandering gardens and world-class art. Located atop a hill seated in the Santa Monica Mountains, overlooking the Los Angeles basin, the Getty is one of the premier art institutions in the nation.Both for the art-savvy and … [Read more...] about Getty: An artsy hilltop retreat
Malibu campus: ultimate venue
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor While Malibu is conveniently located just a few miles from the nation’s entertainment capital, there is little need for students to trek to Los Angeles to find something entertaining to do. Each year, Pepperdine offers a whole host of on-campus events sure to pique anyone’s interest and this semester’s lineup is no exception. From music to movies, … [Read more...] about Malibu campus: ultimate venue
