Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. "Do I keep the light on or do I gracefully bow?" — thus ends the first track of Tyler Okonma’s, better known by his stage name Tyler, the Creator, seventh studio album "Chromakopia." … [Read more...] about Album Review: Tyler the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ is Authentically Fantastic
Life & Arts
Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment
Tumble out of bed and stumble to Smothers Theatre to see Pepperdine's production of "9 to 5 The Musical," packed with laughter and iconic hits from Dolly Parton.The Pepperdine Theatre and Music Department's production of the classic show opens Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The show is directed and choreographed by Kelly Todd, assistant instructor of Theatre, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment
Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu
Chef Sebastien Pourrat's life's work in the culinary world now brings him to Malibu with Casita Basqueria.The store, which is located in Surf Canyon — a small shopping center next to the Malibu Country Mart — holds specialty Spanish foods and carefully curated home goods. It was born from the sense of identity that the French area of the Basque country shares with … [Read more...] about Sebastien Pourrat: The Basque Country Takes Malibu
Students Await Thanksgiving Traditions
As fall ends and many await the arrival of the Christmas season, Thanksgiving will approach at the end of the month. Though many skip over Thanksgiving customs and fast forward to celebrating Christmas early, students said going home to Thanksgiving traditions is a fun way to ring in the holiday season. Senior Caroline Graham said Thanksgiving is a huge holiday in her … [Read more...] about Students Await Thanksgiving Traditions
Documentary Explores Connection of Algae and Community
Screen Arts Professor Paul B. Kim spent a week of his summer in Hawai'i, directly aligned with his philosophy for filmmaking. When encountering a new project, he said he thinks primarily about power and representation while trying to explore underrepresented spaces.Kim and Nick Yi, senior Screen Arts major, stayed in Oahu, Hawai'i in May and spent eight days filming with … [Read more...] about Documentary Explores Connection of Algae and Community