Photo by Whitney Irick Halloween is upon us. Whether you enjoy trick-or-treating, dressing up as a character other than yourself, cuddling up to a movie that has you afraid to go sleep or are simply not a fan of the October holiday, Halloween is an event that the American masses participate in, young and old. Young children, escorted by their parents, rush to fill their candy … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween or Happy Haunting?
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Fright Night Flicks Scare
With Halloween coming up next week, what is a night of trick-or-treating without a few good scares? Here are a few recommendations of the various horror subgenres to scare the living daylights out of you. Horror-Comedy: “Tucker and Dale Versus Evil” (2011) Two well-meaning hillbillies, played by “Flyboys’” Tyler Labine and “Firefly’s” Alan Tudyk, move up to the mountains to … [Read more...] about Fright Night Flicks Scare
Song Covers: From Best to Worst
Since the introduction of YouTube in 2005, the ability to produce and share new performances of original pieces has now become widely available. However, whether these “covers” are better than the original is for the listener to decide. But as a personal favor to you the reader, I’ve saved you the time and effort of sifting through the rubble, and in doing so, I’ve found ten of … [Read more...] about Song Covers: From Best to Worst
“Pier” Pressure: Why Labels Don’t Own You
Photo by Stephanie Green In a world where labels define us, fashion labels are no exception. What we wear is often influenced by the label, latest fashion trend or what our peers are wearing. As Pepperdine students, there are a couple preconceived notions when it comes to what we wear. We are either thought to be dressed head-to-toe in a high-end, preppy label like Kate … [Read more...] about “Pier” Pressure: Why Labels Don’t Own You
Too Much on Your Plate: Part II
Art by Brooke Muschott If you’re fighting stress, fatigue or weight gain you may not have enough on your plate… That’s right! Any of these symptoms could be side effects from not eating often enough. Eating regularly is crucial if you want keep your metabolism at full speed. And, oftentimes this can be a challenge for college students with hectic schedules. This is … [Read more...] about Too Much on Your Plate: Part II