Embark with me on a journey. This past week I had 10 minutes to get to a class in Elkins and was driving down from Drescher. As you probably know, Pepperdine hates residential campus drivers more than Al-Qaeda hates “The Bachelorette.” And yet, I soldiered on. Down the hill I drove, past countless open spots reserved for the proverbial — and often ethereal — commuter student … [Read more...] about Stop, drop and park
Life & Arts
Bad parking job of the week
With a HP 4500 Inkjet printer and a fair amount of audacity, you too could have a parking spot for the rest of your life. Next time you're walking down the road and see an awful parking job, take a photo and send it to us at graphic@pepperdine.edu. … [Read more...] about Bad parking job of the week
Take a gamble at the Loteria Grill
Sizzling fajitas, tomatillo salsa and crispy tortilla chips — need I say more? Let’s be real here. It would be terribly indecent of me to write restaurant reviews without first paying culinary homage to my relatives across the border. My familia Mexicana knows how to cook it right, my friends. Fresh ingredients. Pungent chiles. Powerful spices. Que bueno! While Taco Bell may … [Read more...] about Take a gamble at the Loteria Grill
Venture into LA's wide world of sports
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
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’