Life & Arts

2011 was quite a year–despite another economic dip, new waves in culture continue to rise to the mainstream, forming the zeitgeist of our time. Here is a look at some Over/Under predictions on various statistical hypotheses for this year Babies named after Colors — 50  OVER. Any culture junkie can predict that Jay-Z and Beyonce’s newborn, Blue Ivy (apart from sounding like an … [Read more...] about Predicting the year ahead

The following takes place between 9:50-10:03 a.m. nearly every day of my life. “Oui, oui!” I scream, as my internal clock wakes me from my 20-minute nap at exactly the end of my French class. Having absorbed as much as a rock would absorb if left in a Tupperware container of maple syrup, I leave the tiny decaying room with a smile and an even more firmly held opinion of the … [Read more...] about Making observations about daily life

It was January 1, the very first day of 2012. As my family sat around the New Year’s dinner table, we discussed our New Year’s resolutions. I can recall ambitiously saying something along the lines of, “I am only going to drink one Diet Coke a week and only eat frozen yogurt a maximum of two times a week.” But, by January 7, I probably had at least four Diet Cokes and went to … [Read more...] about Rethinking Resolution

Since I live in Drescher, I have my own kitchen. Unfortunately, mainly due to my schedule, I don’t get to use my kitchen as often as I would like. Having a kitchen is not something that is new to me; I had one in Lovernich. What is different? How I approach said kitchen. While last semester I would only use the kitchen to make eggs, this year I’ve tried to venture into other … [Read more...] about College Cooking Corner: Culinary adventures begin

The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art is beginning the new year with homage to the old. To commemorate Pepperdine’s 75th anniversary, the museum is showcasing an exhibit from the Dahesh Museum of Art in New York, titled “The Epic and the Exotic: 19th Century Academic Realism,” which contains pieces that portray the heritage and tradition of classicalism. This collection of 32 … [Read more...] about Oldest exhibit sparks renewed interest