JESSICA ONIStaff Writer A towering edifice built out of rust-colored shipping containers recently took over a flat area of land adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier. On the side of the building hangs a large white banner, and on it is a photograph of a boy, baldhead, eyes closed and chin up. From his shoulders stretch a gigantic pair of wings. This photograph is one of more than … [Read more...] about Capturing wildlife
Maroon 5, Guns and Roses start with names
HANNA CHUA&E Editor There are some pretty strange band names out there. For example, Leftover Salmon, Army Navy, Apollo Sunshine, Antigone Rising and American Eyes are all names that up- and-coming musicians on MySpace have decided to call their band. It’s always been a wonder what kind of rhyme or reason there is to some of these name choices. If you go to the band’s Web … [Read more...] about Maroon 5, Guns and Roses start with names
Vulgarity consumes film
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant By formulaic movie standards, writer-director Hunter Richards’ film debut “London” should be a success. It has love, conflict, self-doubt and drugs woven into nearly every scene. However, the movie lacks action and attempts to make up for the deficiency with a lot of cheap entertainment. Chris Evans (“Cellular,” “Fantastic Four”) stars as Syd, … [Read more...] about Vulgarity consumes film
‘Rent’ raises questions
LAUREN MORTON-FARMERStaff Writer The lights are dimming. The doors are closing. The film is beginning. People are mooing. Mooing? Sure, why not. Moo, sing along and dance in your seat because when the newly adapted film version of Jonathan Larson’s musical “Rent” is playing Elkins this seems like the thing to do. Many students were surprised at the thought of Pepperdine showing … [Read more...] about ‘Rent’ raises questions
John Cleese arrives; show sells out
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant A&E Ediotor Some students will find themselves spending Valentine’s Day with a box of chocolate, a bouquet of roses and a romantic night out on the town. However, some Pepperdine students and Malibu residents may find themselves sitting in the dark instead. That is, sitting in the dark along with a packed audience at Smothers Theatre. John Cleese, … [Read more...] about John Cleese arrives; show sells out
