First-time Director Neil Blomkamp has not only created an action-packed science fiction thriller but an emotionally poignant movie exploring the nature of discrimination and segregation. "District 9" is often suspenseful and always thought-provoking. It is a sadly realistic look at what would occur in a situation where human beings had the tide of power on their side. With … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "District 9"
Waves shut out Houston 1-0 on Reilly's PK
It wasn't a pretty win but it was a win nonetheless. Following a scoreless first half the Pepperdine women's soccer team began to show some life in the final 35 minutes picking up the game-winning goal by senior Kelly Reilly as the Waves defeated the visiting Houston Cougars 1-0 on Friday.In what proved to be the tale of two halves the Waves played well enough and caught … [Read more...] about Waves shut out Houston 1-0 on Reilly's PK
Students weigh in about their time abroad
Florence ItalyWhat do you think sets Florence apart from other programs? ?Jeffrey Rozman: I'm not one to argue whose program is the best but on the weekends our house was always booked. There's so much to do in the city. You can't see Florence in a year. There's so much history there I don't know how you cannot be inspired by living where the Renaissance happened. It's just … [Read more...] about Students weigh in about their time abroad
How to: Get involved on campus
Plugging into extracurricular life on any college campus can be difficult but there's just something unfortunate about Pepperdine that makes it easy for unsuspecting students to slip by unnoticed. Though it can be a frustrating process crossing that line between "all I do is go to class" and "I have friends from eight different organizations" is one of the best things you can … [Read more...] about How to: Get involved on campus
Center grows greater environmental focus
As Pepperdine's Center for Sustainability completes its first year it is redoubling efforts by partnering with various departments on campus to reduce waste and energy and increase its "green" factor.According to Director of the Center of Sustainability Rhiannon Bailard sustainability is the idea of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future … [Read more...] about Center grows greater environmental focus