He lives in a pineapple under the sea. He’s absorbent, yellow and porous. And if the statistics are right, his feature film debut today will prove to be required viewing for a many college students. Jen ClayStaff Writer Sea sponge SpongeBob SquarePants, whose trials and tribulations have been chronicled in the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name, will make the leap … [Read more...] about Why Pepperdine students soak up Spongebob
Alumnus gets break in horror flick
Karin SabinStaff Writer Even though alumnus Brett Davidson left Texas to try acting in California, he returned to Texas, at least fictionally, for his first major movie. Davidson recently wrapped his first major role in an independent movie, titled “Schattenkind” (German for “shadow kids”). Davidson, who graduated in May 2004, stars as the male lead, along with female lead … [Read more...] about Alumnus gets break in horror flick
Mascot Madness kicks off
Crystal LuongAssistant News Editor Virtual insanity is on its way. Last year there was Madness Reloaded, this fall Old School Madness and now, Mascot Madness. Pepperdine, without a mascot for more than a year, has launched its official contest in search of a bigger and bolder icon to pump up game-day crowds and re-establish University tradition. The winner will receive a $500 … [Read more...] about Mascot Madness kicks off
Facebook MadnessThe Internet’s newest craze has Pepperdine students obsessed
Ryan Breedyk & Noah GodwinContributing Writer & Assistant Sports Editor Graham Shea / Asst. Photo Editor Pepperdine students have found a new weapon to help combat the seemingly everlasting social boredom that plagues our fine institution. The online meet-and-greet Web site, theface book.com, has exploded across campuses everywhere and is the newest trend at this … [Read more...] about Facebook MadnessThe Internet’s newest craze has Pepperdine students obsessed
‘One Book, One City’ thrives in Malibu
Charlotte BotsfordStaff Writer “One Book, One City” encourages people of all ages to connect as a community and choose a book, read it and discuss that book through an assortment of events and lectures. More than 200 cities across America have joined this program, which was initiated in 1998 by the Washington Center for the Book in Seattle, and now Malibu has as well. The … [Read more...] about ‘One Book, One City’ thrives in Malibu