Life & Arts

Los Angeles is a mecca for culture. Everywhere you turn (for the most part) has been transformed into a tiny piece of the LA cultural experience. And the Getty Center is one of the larger pieces that define LA’s splendor. Nestled on a tree-covered hill above the 405 freeway, the Getty Center breaks through the conundrum of fog and monotony with its unique architecture that … [Read more...] about The Getty Center Los Angeles ushers visitors into visual wonderland

If you walked past the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art on Sunday afternoon, chances are that you saw dozens of kids hard at work gluing crayons to pieces of posterboard. No, Pepperdine has not extended enrollment to elementary children, if you were curious. The event was Family Art Day, part of a two-day celebration that the Weisman Museum held to commemorate the opening … [Read more...] about Art Day sparks creativity

Brad Pitt takes on the money-hungry sports world in the new film “Moneyball,” which hit theaters Friday. “Moneyball” is the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), who is told that he has to field a winning baseball team with less than half the money most teams have available to them. Given $38 million to create his team, Beane must find a way to compete … [Read more...] about Brad Pitt hits homerun in 'Moneyball'

The Pepperdine Improv Troupe, known as PIT, may be one of the best-kept secrets on campus. Once a week, a select group of about 15 students meets to rehearse what cannot be rehearsed: improvisation. This year’s members auditioned early to create a strong bond as an ensemble before their first show tomorrow night. At monthly shows, PIT is split up into teams to play … [Read more...] about Campus Looney Toons: Pepperdine Improv Troupe launches fall season

With a new school year full steam ahead, incoming and returning students are beginning to find their grooves and utilize the resources that the Pepperdine community has offered. This year, Campus Recreation is pulling out all the stops in an effort to revamp their department and give students more activities. From off-campus events to fitness classes offered in the Tennis … [Read more...] about Campus Rec ramps up fitness and fun for students this semester