It’s nearly impossible for one to have lived in the early ’90s and been ignorant of Disney’s renaissance. Classics like “The Little Mermaid” (1989), “Beauty and the Beast” (1991), “Aladdin” (1992), and “Mulan” (1998) have all taken their place in American cinematic history. But in 1994 Walt Disney punctuated its success with “The Lion King,” the sixth highest grossing … [Read more...] about 'The Lion King 3-D' roars into theaters
Know whom you serve
“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art. ... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” — C.S. Lewis A couple months ago, I mentioned to a long-time friend, Tyler from back home, that I had gone on a weekend-long mission trip to San Felipe, Mexico, with a group from Pepperdine during my spring break. We built a … [Read more...] about Know whom you serve
Presidential debates lose entertainment value
Next year, we hit the dreaded 2012, and whether the world ends or not, it’s bound to be interesting. The Olympics may be in London, but the biggest rat race of them all will be on our side of the pond, in Washington D.C. The first primary voting is still five months away, but the slew of Republican candidates are already lacing up for the grueling journey ahead. Some have … [Read more...] about Presidential debates lose entertainment value
Fake gun in Rho alarms campus, DPS and sheriff's deputies respond
Three students were detained by Public Safety officers Wednesday evening after being spotted in Rho Parking Lot with what appeared to be a firearm. The students were filming for an episode of the Randumb Show using a realistic-looking gun prop that other students had mistaken for an actual firearm. Public Safety was on the scene along with L.A. County Sherriff's deputies and … [Read more...] about Fake gun in Rho alarms campus, DPS and sheriff's deputies respond
Weisman debuts contemporary California art exhibit
Photo by Serena Wu Photo by Genevieve Smith PREVIEW — This year’s art exhibit put on by the Weisman Museum found an interesting niche local residents would be interested in viewing: our own culture. The Weisman’s California Art exhibit showcases Southern California artists and their artwork from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s as an eclectic collection personifying the sunshine … [Read more...] about Weisman debuts contemporary California art exhibit