Throughout the last three months, producers released three movie remakes or adaptations of previously made films. With “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “Wonka” and “Mean Girls” all hitting the screens within weeks of one another, students expressed their opinions on the lack of originality within the world of … [Read more...] about Movie Remakes Disappoint Audience Expectations
Life & Arts
15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films
The 15th annual ReelStories Film Festival took place on campus on the evening of Feb. 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. The festival’s theme for this year was “storytelling is connection,” which is meant to show the connection that storytelling bridges between all aspects of life, the selection committee said. Students, filmmakers and other members of the community entered the event … [Read more...] about 15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films
Lana Del Rey Stuns in Sultry Skims Valentine’s Day Campaign
As Valentine's Day approaches, consumers can expect retail companies to push out clothing collections that tap into the soft hues and romantic imagery that accompany the holiday of love. In proper Valentine's Day spirit, Kim Kardashian's loungewear brand Skims turned heads when they teamed up with prolific singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey for a coquettish promotional photo … [Read more...] about Lana Del Rey Stuns in Sultry Skims Valentine’s Day Campaign
Faculty Couples Express Enduring Love
Several Pepperdine professors have worked alongside their partners on campus for years and have loved them even longer.The Lucases and Perrins provide a glimpse of love that has lasted for decades and counting.Timothy and Krista LucasMathematics Professor Timothy Lucas and Biology Professor Krista Lucas have been married for 23 years with two children, both in high school. They … [Read more...] about Faculty Couples Express Enduring Love
Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections
On Jan. 30, Kate Bolton Bonnici, assistant professor of English, and visiting poet Laura Reece Hogan read aloud from their new poetry books in the Surfboard Room of Payson Library. The reading was their opening event, showcasing their recently published books, and they plan to take an extended tour during spring break in Alabama, according to Bonnici's website. Lisa Smith, … [Read more...] about Former Attorneys Present New Poetry Collections