Life & Arts

  An unspoken part of the Pepperdine experience is being surrounded by high society, intellectuals and grape cups in the Caf. While those grape cups may not be quite at the fermentation stage, they are as close to a wine and cheese outing that a Pepperdine student is allowed to have. But for those who are looking for a more fulfilling experience than questionable … [Read more...] about Enjoy some 'Wine and Cheese'

One voice. It sounds infinitesimal. Who are you but one person with one small voice in a world of 7 billion people? Yet, you share the ideas of many around you. There is only one defining difference: Some people are not as willing to speak up because they believe there’s no power in their voice. What they forget is how many other voices would join theirs.   It took one … [Read more...] about All the small things: Raise your voice

There are two reasons I am not a dancer: 1. Lack of free time. 2.There’s this whole thing where I suck at it (linked with my total lack of grace). You know the shtick in 90 percent of rom com’s where the girl is an epic variety of klutz? That’s actually a fair description of me. Drinking out of a glass without spilling stumps me. Walking is a skill I hope to someday acquire. … [Read more...] about Freedom found in floundering

Networking — easier said than done. It’s a nerve-wracking experience fraught with awkward introductions, stifling business attire and sweaty palms. At least some strangers have filed your resume away with hundreds more into the plastic bin, and you received a snazzy company pen in return. But wait! You forgot to snatch one of the recruiter’s business cards. Great. Not to … [Read more...] about Stay connected to get employed

With scenes of the revolutionary forces breaking down the gates of the U.S. embassy, public hangings and women with machine guns, “Argo” holds nothing back in its depiction of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis. Academy Award winner Ben Affleck (“The Town,” “Good Will Hunting”) directs and stars in this suspenseful thriller produced by Oscar nominee Grant Heslov and Oscar winner … [Read more...] about 'Argo’ saves victims, audiences