CANON HAMLINStaff Writer B-movies are strange creatures. Some of them are actually quite entertaining, and even the really horrible ones are so bad they are good. Low-budget films, especially those in the horror genre, can either take audiences completely by surprise, like “The Blair Witch Project,” or be so embarrassingly bad that they are entertaining to watch and make fun … [Read more...] about Film’s point lost in ‘The Fog’
Haunted Hollywood
EVELYN BARGEA&E Editor Ghosts have always been a favorite topic in Hollywood, where horror films often produce huge box-office figures. But aside from the smoke-and-mirrors effects of movie studios, the city of Hollywood is purported to possess some real-life specters of its own. Below is a sampling of Hollywood’s most-haunted hot spots and the legendary ghosts who inhabit … [Read more...] about Haunted Hollywood
Waves crush Pilots and Zags
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The West Coast Conference was put on notice this weekend. The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team is no longer an idle threat. The team is ratcheting up its game and preparing for a serious run at the conference championship. The first step was a two-match sweep of Gonzaga University and University of Portland over the weekend. Pepperdine manhandled … [Read more...] about Waves crush Pilots and Zags
Jones of all Trades
Associate Dean of Students Tabatha Jones models balance, service and excellence. SABRINA JENDLYStaff Writer Many students at Pepperdine may not recognize Tabatha Jones if they were to walk by her on campus. Yet, all students are affected by her decisions. She is the associated dean of students, meaning that she oversees the six areas of Students Affairs: Student Activities, … [Read more...] about Jones of all Trades
GRE length and format to be altered
Kaplan will change the GRE format to prohibit cheaters and make the test a better predictor of student success in graduate school. BRITNEY MALONEYStaff Writer Juniors and seniors thinking about taking the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) should consider taking it soon, according to officials at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Starting in October 2006, there will be … [Read more...] about GRE length and format to be altered