Brad Pitt takes on the money-hungry sports world in the new film “Moneyball,” which hit theaters Friday. “Moneyball” is the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), who is told that he has to field a winning baseball team with less than half the money most teams have available to them. Given $38 million to create his team, Beane must find a way to compete … [Read more...] about Brad Pitt hits homerun in 'Moneyball'
Campus Looney Toons: Pepperdine Improv Troupe launches fall season
The Pepperdine Improv Troupe, known as PIT, may be one of the best-kept secrets on campus. Once a week, a select group of about 15 students meets to rehearse what cannot be rehearsed: improvisation. This year’s members auditioned early to create a strong bond as an ensemble before their first show tomorrow night. At monthly shows, PIT is split up into teams to play … [Read more...] about Campus Looney Toons: Pepperdine Improv Troupe launches fall season
Students blessed with lives without war
Entangled in the heavy loads of classes, upcoming papers and exams, this fifth week might have you feeling a bit overwhelmed. And as you walk to class with the ocean settling softly upon the slopes of your shoulders, it can be easy to forget the beautiful place in which you live. Today, most of you will have the same routine schedule, going to classes, eating meals, seeing … [Read more...] about Students blessed with lives without war
Media neglect Occupy Wall Street protests
Hundreds of protesters are occupying Wall Street, an outpouring of populist anger and resentment directed toward abusive corporations and corrupt special interests. Heavily influenced by the Arab Spring on the other side of the globe, the Occupy Wall Street movement is an organic people’s uprising, not backed by special interests or partisans like those that jump-started the … [Read more...] about Media neglect Occupy Wall Street protests
Facebook's digital parody distracts from actual lives
I joined Facebook on May 7, 2007. I know this because the new Facebook Timeline feature allows me to look at my entire life, literally from birth. The new look is set to go global in the coming weeks, and you are all going to hate it, but for all the wrong reasons. How did I get the new profile before everyone else? Easy: I cheated. A sneak peek is open to all Facebook … [Read more...] about Facebook's digital parody distracts from actual lives