When you get down to it, acts of bravery don’t have to take a long time. Sure, the planning and the over-analyzing can get lengthy, but the actual doing is pretty speedy. The few seconds it takes to get the fumbled invitation to coffee out of your mouth, the space of time it takes to jump off the high-dive or the moment you raise your hand to be the volunteer at a sketchy magic … [Read more...] about 10 Seconds of courage: reaching great heights
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Q&A with Paul Bommarito, an American Eagle model
Freshman year can be a busy time for students; new student Paul Bommarito experienced the chaos while he was in the process of completing the Live Your Life American Eagle competition. Q: What kind of competition were you involved in? A: I was involved in an American Eagle modeling contest that started six weeks ago. Two of my friends entered me into the contest with four … [Read more...] about Q&A with Paul Bommarito, an American Eagle model
Music Review: Two Door Cinema Club's 'Beacon'
The three-member indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club has returned to the scene and attempts to beat the sophomore slump with the release of their new album “Beacon.” Released on Wednesday, the second full-length LP from the Irish band comes on the heels of their debut album “Tourist History.” The 11-track album is a departure from their original sound but still holds strong to … [Read more...] about Music Review: Two Door Cinema Club's 'Beacon'
Old game sparks new interest
Back in 2008, Square Enix released stateside “The World Ends With You,” an urban fantasy RPG for the Nintendo DS, and one of Square Enix’s first true new IPs in years. The game proved to be a sleeper hit and won acclaim from a number of publications as well as a surprisingly large fanbase. When the Square Enix teaser for an upcoming project was leaked onto the Internet, … [Read more...] about Old game sparks new interest
Lady on the Moon looks toward new heights
While students frequently visit the Malibu Inn, this past Saturday night it was more packed than usual. More than a hundred bodies were crammed into a dark room to hear the two Pepperdine talents set to play that night. Audrey Reed warmed up the crowd with her original songs and a few covers. “The best part of the night though, was when Lady on the Moon came on and the crowd … [Read more...] about Lady on the Moon looks toward new heights