EVELYN BARGEA&E Editor Weddings are usually a time for happiness and celebration — unless the groom has accidentally married a corpse. This seemingly gruesome idea is the backbone of Tim Burton’s latest stop-motion animation film “The Corpse Bride,” which was released in theaters nationwide Friday. “Corpse Bride” is Burton’s first feature-length animation film since 1993’s … [Read more...] about Here comes the ‘Corpse Bride’
Pepperdine alumnus’ success helps program
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Jason Gore is a hot name on the PGA Tour. The Pepperdine alumnus made himself famous with a brilliant showing at the U.S. Open earlier this year. He continued his hot streak on the Nationwide Tour and became a PGA Tour player full time earlier this month. This past week, Gore won his first event on the PGA Tour. He has become a fan favorite on the tour … [Read more...] about Pepperdine alumnus’ success helps program
Computers in MCAT’s future
ANNA KINGStaff Writer Starting in April 2007, the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), a major factor in the medical school admission process, will change from a pencil-and-paper test to a solely computer-administered exam. With only two more opportunities to take the traditional pencil-and-paper test, college freshmen and sophomores will be the ones to tackle the first … [Read more...] about Computers in MCAT’s future
A fantasy football addict confesses
GARRETT WAIT Sports Editor I can already picture the dreaded situation in my head. It’s a couple of years from now, and I’m sitting in a room filled with a bunch of men, some younger than me, some older. They all look to me and the room goes quiet. That’s when I stand up and say the words I never thought I’d say: “Hi, I’m Garrett, and I’m a fantasy sports addict.” Just a few … [Read more...] about A fantasy football addict confesses
Punk band picks on KWVS
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer Photo courtesy Vagrant Records Peppperdine’s prudish reputation was the topic of discussion during an MTV interview with a well-known punk band in May, though Pepperdine radio station KWVS is singing a different tune. Alkaline Trio, which released its sixth album this summer, claimed that Pepperdine’s radio station refused to play songs from its new … [Read more...] about Punk band picks on KWVS