With an all-star cast including Reese Witherspoon Seth Rogen and Hugh Laurie the computer animated "Monsters vs. Aliens" appears to be on the track to succes. Although the film definitely has its moments of genius it falls short of its original potential and unfortunately does not contain enough depth to compare to other Dreamworks' masterpieces such as "Shrek" or "Kung Fu … [Read more...] about Monstrously mediocre
Letter to the Editor
Dear Ashlyee I would agree that many students feel they should get very specific study guides and some do come with a sense of entitlement. This is discouraging to professors (I taught at Pepperdine for six years) because we aren't educating students so they can pass a test.In your column you did specifically say that Pepperdine was "easy". In my opinion you are making a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Waves win first of two on Texas road trip
Following its 6-1 loss to Ohio State Monday March 23 the Pepperdine men's tennis team bounced back Friday when it took down the Rice Owls 4-3 in its first contest of a two-match Texas road trip.The Waves' new lineup proved to be successful as the team won the doubles point 2-1 to take the early 1-0 team lead. The underlying theme of the day however was "come-from-behind win." … [Read more...] about Waves win first of two on Texas road trip
'December' freezes over
In The Decemberists' fifth studio album a beautiful yet mournful organ prelude crescendos from a long bass tone into a melancholy ballad. It is an appropriate opening as the album's over-arching theme is the pain and emotions of bittersweet love. Released on Tuesday March 24 "The Hazards of Love" is a 17-part hour-long rock opera about two doomed lovers William and Margaret. … [Read more...] about 'December' freezes over
Chinese student admissions increase
Pepperdine projects that Chinese students will be the largest international demographic in the incoming freshman class reflecting a nationwide increase in Asian students. Of this year's 555 international applicants 108 are Chinese - a sharp increase from last year when approximately 60 Chinese students applied. Since 2004 Koreans have comprised the largest international student … [Read more...] about Chinese student admissions increase