Sunset Boulevard is a wildly colorful passageway connecting the aroma of frying fish from Malibu's Gladstone's to the ethnic hub of Chinatown. One stretch in particular of this infamous boulevard stands alone a hotbed of technicolor haunts. The creative spirit is vibrant and twists its quirkily seductive lips into an inviting smile in the alternative enclave of Echo Park Los … [Read more...] about Break through the Malibubble: Echo Park
Professor retires after decades in education
A perfect day for Great Books Chair Don Marshall begins in the late morning when the sun is up and the day has begun. After reading his morning paper while the news is still fresh spontaneity will lead his schedule. "Oh I think I'll go to the museum today Marshall contemplated. There is a special exhibit of Monet. I can go quite spontaneously without feeling like I'm neglecting … [Read more...] about Professor retires after decades in education
Alumni perspective: Growing up one step at a time
I am composing this column from a desk post-college. Yes desks exist post-college. I also just spoke with my friend on the phone because thankfully friends exist post-college too. Life moves on but I remember well the terror of many classmates as we approached the "walk" of life evolution from undergraduate status across the stage to supposed adulthood. My last final exam was … [Read more...] about Alumni perspective: Growing up one step at a time
Brosnan visits campus
Pepperdine hosted the Ireland-based Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival (CIFTF) for one day of workshops film screenings and Q-and-A sessions for aspiring filmmakers on Wednesday Feb. 23. The group was composed of 100 students from three high schools in the Los Angeles area. The program sought to "educate motivate and inspire them to pursue careers in film and … [Read more...] about Brosnan visits campus
Radiohead re-envisions genre
One of the most musically influential bands of all time Radiohead has finally released their eighth album "The King of Limbs." Formed in 1985 this English alternative rock quintet has popularized their music exponentially as the years have passed. Led by vocalist Thom Yorke Radiohead has revolutionized a variety of musical genres with their eight albums. In 2005 Radiohead was … [Read more...] about Radiohead re-envisions genre