Dear Grace, What are some creative ways to ask someone to my formal? Everyone else seems to have done something brilliant; should I even bother trying to top them? Sincerely, Seeking Inspiration Dear Seeking Inspiration, Formal season is indeed upon us, and with it, the disproportionately huge pressure to make your invitations clever, unique and unforgettable. I remember a … [Read more...] about Tips for getting your formal date
Beauty in the 'BU: Chicago v. LA fashion
Last week around 20 of us from the Graphic went to the National College Media Convention in Chicago, IL and I decided to use some of my down time to take a look at how Pepperdine students' fashion differed from the fashion of Chicago college students. Here's what I found! … [Read more...] about Beauty in the 'BU: Chicago v. LA fashion
Voting is more than a right; it’s a responsibility
Election years are ridiculous years in the United States, full of politicking and partisanship, pessimism and petulance. But on a personal level, election years have always been exciting for me. Because politics aside, voting on Election Day is a quintessential part of the American experience. It’s our chance as citizens to participate actively in the democratic process. A … [Read more...] about Voting is more than a right; it’s a responsibility
Goulding releases sophomore album
Ellie Goulding returns for her sophomore effort with the Oct. 9 released “Halcyon.” The English-born songstress burst onto the UK music scene in 2010 with the release of her debut album “Lights.” Goulding ranked in various chart rankings including No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, which proved that she was indeed a rising star in accordance with her winning of the BBC Sound of … [Read more...] about Goulding releases sophomore album
Students express themselves
Pepperdine’s literary magazine Expressionists held their first coffeehouse of the year on the eve of Halloween. The event occurred in the HAWC and included an intimate crowd of Expressionists staff members, Expressionist Faculty Adviser John Struloeff and students who came out to hear a wide variety of student performers. The evening presented an eclectic mix of … [Read more...] about Students express themselves