LA is one of the greatest metropolitan cities in the United States. Residents and travelers of the City of Angels are privy to a treasure trove of opportunities to explore and experience that keep LA an incredibly lively locale. With millions of different activities to experience, it can be overwhelming to decide what to do with your time in LA. However, some of the most … [Read more...] about Venture into LA's wide world of sports
Life & Arts
Hear the people sing in ‘Les Mis’
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’
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’