Summer has come to a close, and now it is back to the books. Thankfully this past season left us with a copious amount of quality new music to carry us through all of the upcoming late nights in Payson. In no particular order, I have chosen just five of what I believe to be the most noteworthy albums of summer 2011. Psychedelic rockers, Portugal. The Man truly glam up their … [Read more...] about Musicians give summer an indie-rock flair
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Bio-drama has flash, but falls flat
It’s 1987 in Baghdad, and the son of Saddam Hussein lives in a world of fast cars, designer clothes and beautiful women. Considered to be among the most hated men in all of Iraq, Uday Hussein’s inherited reign of terror would last for the better part of his father’s regime. Latif Yahia is a lieutenant in the Iraqi army whose unfortunate fate is sealed when Uday asks him to be … [Read more...] about Bio-drama has flash, but falls flat
This day in history: August 29
On this day in the year… • 1756, Prussian king Frederick the Great attacked Saxony, beginning the Seven Years’ War, but the war is called different names in different places. For example, while typically only North Americans call the conflict the French and Indian War, as the French and Native Americans fought the British, the Seven Years’ War could just as well be called the … [Read more...] about This day in history: August 29
Pepperdine ranks second on list of top destination schools
Pepperdine wasn't flying under the radar this summer, ranking as both "trendiest" and "douchiest" college by Huffington Post and GQ respectively. And the ratings haven't stopped. According to another list released by Huffington Post on Friday, Pepperdine ranks second on a list of Top 10 Destination Schools, falling only to Tulane University in New Orleans. Other schools on the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine ranks second on list of top destination schools
Pepperdine flash mob invades Malibu Pier
[youtube jbuxnohCKS8] New Student Orientation coordinators and leaders gathered on Malibu Pier Monday afternoon around 2:10 p.m. to perform a flash mob. The seemingly spontaneous group performance included 130 orientation leaders and seven orientation coordinators. The group danced to “Like It’s Quidditch,” a Harry Potter-themed parody of “Like a G6.” The flash mob coincided … [Read more...] about Pepperdine flash mob invades Malibu Pier