Life & Arts

With the end of the semester fast approaching, so is the close of Pepperdine’s first comedy sitcom, “The Beacon.” The sixth and final episode of the season will air on April 19, to answer the cliffhangers and set the stage for next year. The show, which premiered in September, was written by sophomore Ben Holcomb, and is a “mockumentary” based on a college newspaper and its … [Read more...] about 'Beacon' wrap up

Students had to run for cover Saturday when it began to rain during the Spring Concert in Alumni Park. Mat Kearney was in the middle of his set when it began to drizzle. Concert officials quickly put the concert on break to see if the rain would cease. Kearney and his band returned to the stage to play two more songs, “Hey Mama” and “Ships into the Night,” until it began to … [Read more...] about Rain washes away Spring Concert

In past issues I tackled dinner, lunch and dessert. That meant that there was only one area I had not explored — breakfast. This meal of the day is as diverse as any other with a variety of recipes to choose from. What typically stands out the most is breakfast that’s served after a big event (like a wedding or a quinceanera) after a holiday (like Christmas or New Year’s), and … [Read more...] about Culinary Corner: Eat breakfast

Well you guys, the end of this school year has arrived, and I’ve found myself reevaluating if I’m better for the experience. Results are inconclusive. What did I learn in my second campaign at Pepperdine? I have no idea. I just found out that staying on campus for your sophomore year is the equivalent of calling Pepperdine’s International Programs bluff. Did you know they … [Read more...] about I accidentally stayed here

It’s 2 a.m. You are starting your 12-page research paper due in six hours. You’re armed for battle with a 5-Hour energy, a Red Bull, a PowerBar and a SmartWater. This is worth 25 percent of your grade. This night comes down to you, your laptop, your energy armor and your textbooks. It’s 2:30 a.m. Time to update the Facebook status, and let everyone know how hard you are … [Read more...] about Just read this some other day