Art by Sybil ZhangIt's odd that I — introverted, awkward person who wouldn't be caught dead on campus without headphones — would advocate for readers to talk to their crushes. Especially because I have chosen to make a playlist instead of a convincing argument. The truth is, talking with people is difficult, especially when the person in question is someone on whom … [Read more...] about ‘Talk To Your Crush’ Mixtape
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Classic Tale “Eurydice” Gets a Modern-Day Twist
Photo Courtesy of Ron HallThe play "Eurydice" completely sold out at Pepperdine University from Jan. 24-28. The show was performed at the Lindhurst Theatre on the Malibu campus."The play itself is nonrealistic in style, so the main characters and her interactions in the world and then her death and subsequent travel to the underworld were told in a more poetic way than we would … [Read more...] about Classic Tale “Eurydice” Gets a Modern-Day Twist
Songs to Listen to While You Anticipate a Mountain Lion Sighting or Brawl
Graphic Courtesy of Chad Jimenez After numerous mountain lion sightings on campus this semester, perhaps you have had some difficulty grappling with the university's advice to "fight back" in the unlikely event of a mountain lion attack. Surely the option to curl up into the fetal position is a viable one if confronted by a surly and wild feline, but there are nobler deaths … [Read more...] about Songs to Listen to While You Anticipate a Mountain Lion Sighting or Brawl
Tri Delta Supports Self-Love
Photos by Moni AvilaThe ladies of Delta Delta Delta sorority hosted a movement on campus to promote self-love and positivity surrounding body image known as "Tri-Love Week" Feb. 13-17.Held during the same week as Valentine's Day, "Tri-Love Week" was dedicated to reminding students of their own self-worth and guiding them toward healthy self-perception through a variety of … [Read more...] about Tri Delta Supports Self-Love
Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Proves Worthy Of Its Accolades
Image Courtesy of 20th Century FoxThe 89th Academy Awards, or "Oscars," are right around the corner on Feb. 26, and that means that the awards season of recognizing many films, actors, actresses, directors, etc., is almost over."Hidden Figures" has been one of those recognized films. This film is especially significant because it's a mainstream, Oscar-nominated film that … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ Proves Worthy Of Its Accolades