Life & Arts

“Rabbit Hole,” a drama written by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, kicks off the Pepperdine Theatre Department this year as its season opener. The production is directed by Jason Chanos, associate professor of Theater, and co-directed by Pepperdine student Jillian Dobbins. “Rabbit Hole” is the story of a couple’s struggle after losing their 4-year-old son in a tragic accident. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Theatre's new show dissects family

“Real Steel” is bound to attract a theater filled with sci-fi action fan-boys and 13-year-olds; however, it’s the film’s father-son drama, not its cheap tricks and explosions, that keeps the movie afloat. Eleven-year-old Max Kenton, played by Dakota Goyo, is a savvy gamer and smart talker. When his “down-on-his-luck” father finds out that Max’s mom has died, he is left to take … [Read more...] about ‘Real Steel’ on the ropes, lacks depth

After eight years of no new releases and a four-year hiatus, American pop-punk band Blink-182 released their sixth studio album titled, “Neighborhoods,” Sept. 27. Released through DGC Records and Interscope Records, this album was put in the making when the band decided to rejoin talents after going their separate ways in 2005. Throughout the hiatus, the trio consisting of … [Read more...] about 'Neighborhoods' music review

LIBRA — Puppets, not truth, can be found in the shadows. SCORPIO — The waxing moon won’t wax your car. SAGITTARIUS — Try to pay for your meal at the Caf with an ace of spades. CAPRICORN — Don’t take insults lying down. Sit up, at least. AQUARIUS — All that glitters is not gold. It might just be glitter. PISCES — You can do it! ARIES — Try to get Sagittarius to pay for … [Read more...] about Horoscopes: Oct. 6

Fall is bringing in more than just colorful leaves and pumpkins this season. As midterms draw closer, so does the threat of the flu. This year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 20 percent of U.S. citizens will get the flu, and nearly 200,000 of them will be hospitalized due to related complications. In light of recent statistics, … [Read more...] about Busy schedules make for easy flu targets, learn ways to stay healthy