1725, British Gen. Robert Clive was born. Clive secured India for the British and became inordinately wealthy in the process. As a schoolchild, Clive tried his hand at racketeering, threatening to vandalize merchants’ shops if they didn’t pay him. As an officer in the East India Company’s army, he conquered modern-day Bangladesh and began collecting taxes from 20 million … [Read more...] about This Day in History: Sept. 29
Music Review: Gavin DeGraw's 'Sweeter'
“One Tree Hill” theme song musician Gavin DeGraw released his fourth studio album Sept. 20 with RCA Records. The 10-track album showcases DeGraw’s vocal range and songwriting abilities that fans have come to love since the release of his first album, “Chariot.” “Sweeter,” DeGraw’s fourth LP, mixes his soulful flare with a heavy bass drum beat that twines throughout the album. … [Read more...] about Music Review: Gavin DeGraw's 'Sweeter'
‘The Beacon’ plans for big laughs
Pepperdine looks to expand its student-led comedy night by adding another production to the lineup. “The Beacon” is set to premiere its pilot episode to the Pepperdine community Friday at 7 p.m. in Elkins Auditorium, and everyone involved with the project is waiting with bated breath. Entirely student-created and run, “The Beacon” crew and cast have put a lot of hard work … [Read more...] about ‘The Beacon’ plans for big laughs
The Getty Center Los Angeles ushers visitors into visual wonderland
Los Angeles is a mecca for culture. Everywhere you turn (for the most part) has been transformed into a tiny piece of the LA cultural experience. And the Getty Center is one of the larger pieces that define LA’s splendor. Nestled on a tree-covered hill above the 405 freeway, the Getty Center breaks through the conundrum of fog and monotony with its unique architecture that … [Read more...] about The Getty Center Los Angeles ushers visitors into visual wonderland
Art Day sparks creativity
If you walked past the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art on Sunday afternoon, chances are that you saw dozens of kids hard at work gluing crayons to pieces of posterboard. No, Pepperdine has not extended enrollment to elementary children, if you were curious. The event was Family Art Day, part of a two-day celebration that the Weisman Museum held to commemorate the opening … [Read more...] about Art Day sparks creativity