Creativity in popular culture is declining faster than the job market. For example more than 3000 recorded cover versions of "Yesterday" by The Beatles exist. Given that this song is broadly celebrated commemorating it is justified. However squeezing every ounce of marketable value from it is a discordant travesty to both The Beatles and to today's generation.There is a … [Read more...] about Creativity vanishes from the limelight
Pep offers Italian major
Renowned Italian author Dacai Maraini spoke Wednesday to celebrate the establishment of an Italian major at Pepperdine and to underscore the language's importance."The Italian language is the language of art of poetry of opera Maraini said. It is not the language of force of necessity; it is the language of pleasure. The true beauty of a language of an art has the capacity to … [Read more...] about Pep offers Italian major
Senior runners Boston bound
On Monday April 20 Pepperdine seniors Amanda Gordon Jason Driscoll and Keith Bergh will embark on a 26.2-mile journey through the streets of Boston literally going the distance for a cause they are passionate about.Typically runners must record qualifying times to earn a slot at the Boston Marathon. However race officials also allow individuals pledging to raise money for a … [Read more...] about Senior runners Boston bound
Obama mirrors FDR botches recovery
Even a fiscal conservative must concede that President Obama is a gifted orator. With a strong yet gentle serious yet reassuring tone Obama commands respect. A skilled rhetorician and a skilled policymaker however are very different. Despite his impeccable rhetorical delivery and ability to instill hope in his followers Obama's economic policies will not ameliorate the United … [Read more...] about Obama mirrors FDR botches recovery
24-hour relay combats cancer
In its inaugural year at Pepperdine Relay for Life will make its way to Alumni Park on Friday as more than 400 students faculty and staff prepare to walk for 24 hours in support of cancer research and awareness.The event begins at 4 p.m. and members of the 36 teams will trade off until 4 p.m. Saturday. At least one member of the team must be walking at all times during the … [Read more...] about 24-hour relay combats cancer