Photo by Chad Jimenez “I am a business administration major and a sophomore. Initially the first occupation I wanted was to become a pilot. But as I grew I was like ‘eh,’ first the eye issue and it didn’t seem possible and all the traveling and all that. For five or six years, my dad would let me stay with an uncle for him to show me the ropes in business and that has … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Keith Olubayi
Life & Arts
‘The Shape of Water’ Is Just A Pretty Face
Photos Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures“The Shape of Water," directed by auteur Guillermo del Toro, is making noise this award season. The film already won two Golden Globes and just received an astounding 13 Oscar nominations. Del Toro’s bold film stars Sally Hawkins, Academy Award-winning Octavia Spencer, notorious bad guy Michael Shannon, Doug Jones and … [Read more...] about ‘The Shape of Water’ Is Just A Pretty Face
Weekly Culture Collection Week 3
Photo by Ella Gonzalez At the moment, the Tide Pod is not only a viral challenge, but a perfect metaphor for 2018: The viscous liquids of a new year burst on the scene a little bit too soon, it came upon us a bit unexpectedly, and it presented itself outfitted in a candy-like package, soon to be discovered for what it really was: just another year. Here’s what to eat, see … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection Week 3
‘The Post’ Fights for Freedom of the Press
Photo Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Steven Spielberg’s latest film "The Post" is based on a true story and offers a much-needed take on censorship and freedom of the press. The film stars Meryl Streep as Katharine Graham, former publisher of The Washington Post, alongside Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee, executive editor, in their pursuit to publish the Pentagon Papers in … [Read more...] about ‘The Post’ Fights for Freedom of the Press
Making Waves: Jason Garofolo
Photos Courtesy of Claire Fagin Jason Garofolo, filmmaker and Pepperdine senior, understands hard work from his past as an aspiring Olympian. Garofolo, who will be graduating this spring, just completed production for his directorial debut, “The Road is All.” He describes it as an art-house adventure film, which follows the story of three friends and a possible love … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Jason Garofolo
