Unless you aren’t as cultured as the rest of us at Pepperdine, I’m sure you have heard of that musical where everybody dies at the end. No, not “Rent”; it’s the show that literally has “miserable” in the title. “Les Miserables” is quite a silver-screen spectacle to behold. Director Tom Hooper captured the intimacy of a stage show while providing us with the marvel of cinema. … [Read more...] about Hear the people sing in ‘Les Mis’
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Tan with caution
I despise Coco Chanel. Weird, right? I have a perfectly sound reason for my animosity. In the 1920s, Coco Chanel went on a cruise near the French Riviera and accidentally got sunburned. Her resulting tan skin became an instant trend. This little incident is a major reason I will never be trendy. For those of you who do not know me, I’m a redhead. And being a redhead means no … [Read more...] about Tan with caution
FILM: ‘Reel’ in good times
Stories create reality. And there is no better place to experience a captivating narrative than the REELSTORIES FilmFest that will open this Friday and showcase a variety of student films and award-winning feature-length documentaries. It is a chance to appreciate and celebrate the art of filmmaking with the Pepperdine and Malibu community while witnessing how stories … [Read more...] about FILM: ‘Reel’ in good times
Te’o catches a ‘Catfish’
In 2012, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o seemed to have made an immensely popular name for himself, both on the field and with the public, by demonstrating his fearless leadership skills and dedication to his team despite a series of personal tragedies. In September, it was reported that Te’o had lost his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, to leukemia and his grandmother within a … [Read more...] about Te’o catches a ‘Catfish’
Hawaiian Club raises funds for Luau
The Pepperdine Hawaiian Club is selling bowls of vegetarian and non-vegetarian fried rice for $5 on the third floor of the CCB on Wednesday from 9am-1pm to raise funds for their Luau on Saturday, March 23. The Luau will take place at Alumni Park, and will have catered Hawaiian food, games, Hula dancing, and even a live band. Tickets are on sale for $10 for students, $12 for … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Club raises funds for Luau
