SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor It is not often that the term “playboy” graces the cover of a playbill at Pepperdine. But this semester brings an exception with Tuesday’s opening of the spring play, “The Playboy of the Western World.”In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the original show’s opening in Dublin, Ireland, in January 1907, the Pepperdine theater … [Read more...] about Irish ‘Playboy’ gets intimate
The Shins mix odd new sounds into CD, lose old acoustic vibes
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant The only way to understand the latest effort from the four-piece band, The Shins, is to listen to the record, “Wincing the Night Away,” over and over again. Otherwise, the only thing listeners hear is noise. The tunes of The Shins were thrust into the limelight when Natalie Portman looked at Zach Braff in the film “Garden State” and said, The … [Read more...] about The Shins mix odd new sounds into CD, lose old acoustic vibes
Indie films show this weekend
Rachel JohnsonNews Assistant Student Programming Board is putting a new spin on their usual presentation of Thursday night movies by starting the semester off with an independent film festival. Beginning tonight and running through Saturday, four independent films will be shown in Elkins Auditorium in an attempt to reach a new group of students. “Thursday night movies are a … [Read more...] about Indie films show this weekend
Camping compromise a success for Malibu
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor In what is sure to be good news for outdoor enthusiasts, a landmark deal has been reached between the City of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to make Malibu more accessible to overnight camping and hiking.The plan would create overnight camping at Corral Canyon and in Charmlee Wilderness Park, which is located up Encinal … [Read more...] about Camping compromise a success for Malibu
How to live your day to the max
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant As students begin to get back into the groove of school after a luscious three weeks of doing absolutely nothing, some changes are bound to emerge: new classes, new teachers, even new styles for some who have returned to Pepperdine with hopes of creating a “new image.” However, classes are bound to get stressful, teachers are certain to create a … [Read more...] about How to live your day to the max