Ladytron’s latest release, “Gravity the Seducer,” provides listeners with an ethereal yet edgy 12-song masterpiece. This album, released on iTunes Sept. 12, has been described as a “flawless electronic production with mind-blowing melodies that are of lush perfection,” and once you listen to it, you’ll agree. Twelve years ago, Ladytron formed in Liverpool, Merseyside. This … [Read more...] about Music review: 'Gravity the Seducer'
We seek balance and sensitivity in time of tragedy
On Friday, Aug. 26, during her return to campus for her junior year, 20-year-old Sarah Brady lost control of her car, crashed and died. The next day, and for the remainder of that week, the Graphic reported on her death and the grief of the Pepperdine community. Along with dozens of other news organizations around the nation that reported the story, the Graphic also ran a photo … [Read more...] about We seek balance and sensitivity in time of tragedy
US cable news leaves viewers ignorant
Last week I thought about the famine in Somalia for the first time in weeks. Googling it, I discovered a BBC News article from Sept. 5 detailing a U.N. report which warned that as many as 750,000 Somalis could die from starvation in the coming four months. Jeffrey Gettleman of The New York Times began an article published Sept. 15 with the following question: “Is the world … [Read more...] about US cable news leaves viewers ignorant
This Day in History: Sept. 22
1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This was a gutsy move on Lincoln’s part, because it was right before a midterm election. Granted, he had spent the summer using the press to prepare people for it, but it was still a shock. Lincoln was a moderate, so he didn’t want an immediate end to the war, like the Democrats, or immediate … [Read more...] about This Day in History: Sept. 22
Horoscopes: Sept. 22
VIRGO — No meal plan? Venison is a lean substitute for ground beef. LIBRA — You have the right to remain silent. SCORPIO — Cut in line at the Caf. Excuse yourself by saying that your flight’s boarding. SAGITTARIUS — Apply Axe or perfume liberally. You’ll definitely attract all the ladies or fellas. CAPRICORN — Stand in the back of your classes and shout your … [Read more...] about Horoscopes: Sept. 22