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"Wanna go get some coffee?" That phrase is music to the ears of most college students whether for the potential connotations of a date (depending on the course and depth of conversation steadiness of eye contact and who pays) or merely for the promise of hot sweet swift caffeine intake.  Coffee and tea wake us up calm us down encourage conversation and empty our wallets. … [Read more...] about Local coffee shops please a variety of tastes

After spending my Friday morning hunting around Santa Monica for unique and welcoming coffee shops with Assistant Life and Arts Editor Rachel Paprocki my stomach told me it was time to fill it with something other than espresso and chai. Cheap and delicious being my main concentration my foodie friend and I pulled over at the first place that caught our eye.     … [Read more...] about Caribbean fare gets loving 'good vibes' at Port Royal

Pepperdine may lack the college town atmosphere of ivy-covered East Coast institutions and Universities of California with mom-and-pop diners and karaoke bars galore but one thing we have unlimited access to is the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles. Spending college years here in Malibu affords an exploration opportunity that few students have. ­­The City of Angels is … [Read more...] about How to: Explore Los Angeles

With the flash of a razor and a smatter of blood the actors composing Pepperdine's production of "Sweeny Todd" conquer the stage during rehearsal in all their shining gory. But instead of rehearsing lines in preparation to appear on stage junior David McKee tackles the imaginative role of makeup artist."I always try to make each show a big deal McKee said. It's great that the … [Read more...] about Student designer creates makeup magic for upcoming musical

Stories captivate people. They shed light on the unknown and give perspective provoking change in society and worldviews. It's hard to argue against the uncanny and seemingly inherent human inclination to hear and tell stories. After all you are reading one right now. Through film-making Pepperdine senior Jeffrey James "JJ" Starr of Chicago Ill. applies this innate gravitation … [Read more...] about Filmmaker lives for story