Photos by Sam FinneganThe new paper straws that appeared at the campus Starbucks evoked great debate, pushing the conversation of sustainability further. However, students think more can be done to keep the world clean and pristine.Paper straws are the result of a Starbucks announcement made earlier this summer, promising to phase out plastic straws from their stores. Malibu … [Read more...] about Paper Straws Open Conversations on Sustainable Living
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Weisman Museum’s New Exhibit Celebrates 50 Years of Art and Popular Culture
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Weisman Museum’s new exhibition Pop! celebrates 50 Years of Art & Popular Culture from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. The exhibit, on view from Aug. 28 to Dec. 2, features a panoply of works by a diverse lineup of artists who draw upon the influence of mass media and daily life on visual culture.Museum Director Michael Zakian … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum’s New Exhibit Celebrates 50 Years of Art and Popular Culture
Artist Corner: Rowland Evans
Photo courtesy of Corey Fitzgerald For junior Rowland Evans, high school was always a battle between pursuing his dream of becoming a music producer and getting his schoolwork done. "I’ve been making music since I was 13 years old, playing in night clubs since I was 14, traveling the country by 15-16 for shows, and during that time, my whole relationship with my … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Rowland Evans
Pepperdine’s Tattoo Culture Presents Itself in Diverse, Colorful Ways
The stigma of tattooing has changed over the years, with more celebrities spotted sporting ink than simply gangsters or religious devotees. At universities, especially Christian campuses like Pepperdine, the tattoo culture remains ever-changing. Image courtesy of Leah TaylorYoung people with tattoos are increasingly on the rise. Four out of 10 U.S. adults ages 18 to 69 have at … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Tattoo Culture Presents Itself in Diverse, Colorful Ways
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Gets a ‘Big’ Treatment
Photos courtesy of Kelly Lee BarrettSummer is coming to an end, but Cinespia's outdoor movie screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery keep the season's spirit going through the month of September.Thousands of movie-goers gathered on Aug. 25 in one of Hollywood's oldest cemeteries, home to hundreds of celebrity graves, to watch 1988's fantasy-comedy "Big," starring Tom Hanks. … [Read more...] about Hollywood Forever Cemetery Gets a ‘Big’ Treatment
