James Bond and Pepperdine have something in common: both were inspirations for two 2002 alumni-turned-filmmakers Nichlas Mah and Will Johnson. Their film "Sobaka released on DVD in December 2008, is inspired by a character who has a small" role in "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974). "The original idea came from a James Bond movie that I saw said Johnson, who produced the … [Read more...] about Alumni debut first feature-film
Songfest 2009
Five groups took part in this year's Songfest including students in fraternities sororities and other on-campus organizations. Songfest is a Pepperdine tradition that takes place every spring. The winner of the event was Gamma Ghekkkkkt Sigma. … [Read more...] about Songfest 2009
The view from 17000 feet
Every time I fly somewhere it messes with my head. It is difficult to avoid feeling completely and utterly microscopic and in turn inconsequential when you really take in the view from 17000 feet in the air. The stars don't seem any closer but everything else looks like a glorified ant farm. To put the significant things and places in our lives that seem so huge urgent and … [Read more...] about The view from 17000 feet
'Watchmen' film dips into life
Director Zack Snyder ("300") once again delivers a big-budget action blockbuster. However this time around there is much more brain to go along with the brawn in his adaptation of the widely-acclaimed graphic novel "Watchmen." Set in an alternate reality circa 1985 "Watchmen" features a world on the brink of nuclear annihilation with only five minutes on the doomsday clock - … [Read more...] about 'Watchmen' film dips into life
Students fight poverty through microlending
Three Pepperdine seniors are tackling insolvency abroad by helping impoverished entrepreneurs in Argentina start their own businesses and better their quality of life. David Tari Dillon Desai and Rob Stone created One for One International LLC to promote sustainable poverty reduction programs through microfinance loans. One for One uses the proceeds it raises from selling … [Read more...] about Students fight poverty through microlending
