Photo courtesy of Edward O'ConnorProfessor Edward O’Connor wore a mustard yellow button-down with palm leaves spread across its front. He stood with his back against the wall in the Caf, texting, before sitting down at one of the tables. After four years of teaching at Pepperdine University, he is no stranger to the din of the overcrowded feeding hole. Putting his folded … [Read more...] about O’Connor Arrives at Pepperdine with a Story to Tell
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“Bridge of Spies” Tops Charts: Spielberg on New Historical Thriller
Photo courtesy of DreamWorks StudiosIt's no shocker that Steven Spielberg's latest sensation "Bridge of Spies" is in the 90th percentile on Rotten Tomatoes. Engaging from start to finish — no small feat for a 2 1/2 hour historical film — the movie is based on a true story of the exchange between a Russian spy and a captured U.S. pilot in 1957. Set in the era of … [Read more...] about “Bridge of Spies” Tops Charts: Spielberg on New Historical Thriller
Bollywood Performers Bring Taste of India
Photos by Danielle RomeoThe Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India brought dynamic color, music and choreography of India to Smothers Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The concert captured both rich traditional Indian performance, as well as song selections from modern-day Indian films like "Krrish" and "Om Shantiom." The group has performed for a multitude of high … [Read more...] about Bollywood Performers Bring Taste of India
American Authors and GoldFord Crush Waves Weekend
Photos by Veronica Johnson Waves Weekend Concert 2015—where ambitious freshman with their hovering, but still adorable parents joined with nostalgic alumni to awkwardly sway to the upbeat anthems of American Authors. Julia Naman, the Life and Arts editor, and I began our day began around 2 p.m. as we arrived to the vast green field where graduation caps thrown in the sky … [Read more...] about American Authors and GoldFord Crush Waves Weekend
‘Stand Up for Skateparks’ Brings Together a Community of A-listers to Raise Money for Young Skaters
Photo by Nicola Wenz Tony Hawk's fundraiser Stand Up for Skate Parks brought an array of famous faces to Beverly Hills Sunday afternoon.The Tony Hawk Foundation threw the 12th annual Stand Up for Skateparks fundraising event last Sunday in order to raise money to build skateparks in low income neighborhoods. Stand Up for Skateparks currently impacts more than five million … [Read more...] about ‘Stand Up for Skateparks’ Brings Together a Community of A-listers to Raise Money for Young Skaters