Life & Arts

Um … you guys? We’ve got a serious problem here. I’m talking BIG problem, like Princeton-Review-College-Ranking-plummeting problem; me-thinking-about-transferring-out-of-this-university problem; Mayan-Calendar-ending-type problem (OK, this one might be a small exaggeration). The HAWC forgot to bring back their Island Oasis SB3X model smoothie blender. That’s right, what you … [Read more...] about Rogue Wave: Smoothie revolution will follow on heels of blender blunder

VIRGO — Wander through the aisles of Ralphs with a friend and pretend you’re registering for a wedding. LIBRA — Start walking backward around campus and whistle the backing-up noise. SCORPIO — Sleep on the couches in the Caf between classes. Keep one eye open. SAGITTARIUS — Try to get a Slinky to walk down the stairs from the SAC to Upper Dorm Row.CAPRICORN — Keep brushing … [Read more...] about Horoscopes: Sept. 29

1725, British Gen. Robert Clive was born. Clive secured India for the British and became inordinately wealthy in the process. As a schoolchild, Clive tried his hand at racketeering, threatening to vandalize merchants’ shops if they didn’t pay him. As an officer in the East India Company’s army, he conquered modern-day Bangladesh and began collecting taxes from 20 million … [Read more...] about This Day in History: Sept. 29

“One Tree Hill” theme song musician Gavin DeGraw released his fourth studio album Sept. 20 with RCA Records. The 10-track album showcases DeGraw’s vocal range and songwriting abilities that fans have come to love since the release of his first album, “Chariot.” “Sweeter,” DeGraw’s fourth LP, mixes his soulful flare with a heavy bass drum beat that twines throughout the album. … [Read more...] about Music Review: Gavin DeGraw's 'Sweeter'

Pepperdine looks to expand its student-led comedy night by adding another production to the lineup. “The Beacon” is set to premiere its pilot episode to the Pepperdine community Friday at 7 p.m. in Elkins Auditorium, and everyone involved with the project is waiting with bated breath. Entirely student-created and run, “The Beacon” crew and cast have put a lot of hard work … [Read more...] about ‘The Beacon’ plans for big laughs