JESSICA ONIStaff Writer In an industry smothered by meaningless dialogue and conversation, French writer-director pair Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have created a film centered around silence. It is called “L’ Enfant” (The Child), and its nearly wordless plot is sure to keep viewers intrigued throughout the entire film. The documentary-style film captures a few days in the … [Read more...] about Silence colors ‘The Child’
Blunt tunes charge Morningwood
BJ FLEMINGStaff Writer An unsubtle, adolescence is the sort of fun expected from New York City-based Morningwood’s first album. Morningwood. Ha! Get it? Described by bassist Pedro Yanowitz as “a monster truck having sex with a blond girl,” I just don’t see how a person can’t like this band. These, trashy, growling dance and grind tracks sound like New York. Think the … [Read more...] about Blunt tunes charge Morningwood
Candidates face run-off in SGA race
BRITNEY MALONEYNews Assistant Three of the four seats in SGA’s executive board were selected last week by Pepperdine’s student body, and the final vote for E-board president ends today. Juniors Joanna Mason and Kevin Mills are the two presidential candidates who moved on to this week’s election. The election did not end last week because none of the three candidates, including … [Read more...] about Candidates face run-off in SGA race
Aging study tests faith
AUSTIN NELSENStaff Writer There may not be the fountain of youth, but a Pepperdine professor is trying to find out the best way to grow old. Sports medicine professor and director of the motor behavior laboratory Dr. Priscilla MacRae is on sabbatical this semester and has dedicated her time to conduct a research study to focus on strategies for optimizing the aging process and … [Read more...] about Aging study tests faith
Volunteers aid L.A.’s homeless through Union Rescue clinics
BRITTANY YEAROUTNews Assistant As they have for the past several years, Pepperdine students journey to Skid Row in Los Angeles to help the homeless at the Union Rescue Mission, now in its 115th year of operation. The rescue mission houses a mental health clinic and legal aid clinic, that are supported by area universities, including Pepperdine. “The clinics are supplementing … [Read more...] about Volunteers aid L.A.’s homeless through Union Rescue clinics