Not many current Pepperdine students would remember Ryan Hahn. The Orange County-born curly-haired guitarist for the up-and-coming band Local Natives graduated in the fall of 2008— the odd time due to semesters taken off to tour with the band. Now Hahn and the rest of the Silverlake-based band have fashioned one of the year's most critically acclaimed records "Gorilla … [Read more...] about Q&A with Ryan Hahn: Guitarist for Local Natives
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Envision a brighter future for Pepperdine
During the past year the campus has seen a plethora of issues and events. We all remember the great skinny-jean-versus-realist debate.Or maybe we recall the "Helloween" scare last semester? Yes throughout the year we've endured a B-rated cafeteria and we've banded together in revolt against Café Miserable.We've cheered on our pingpong squad to an undefeated season (and a … [Read more...] about Envision a brighter future for Pepperdine
(31) Days of Summer: How to make the most of May
As we enter into the last month of the school year we are blinded by the light at the end of the tunnel; that tangible element of victory that cheers on another successful benchmark reached in our college careers— summer vacation.For many students summer vacation signifies an almost four-month hiatus from the academic environment as they say their temporary goodbyes and … [Read more...] about (31) Days of Summer: How to make the most of May
Movie Review: "Clash of the Titans"
A movie that seems inconsistent "Clash of the Titans" is a dichotomy of cliched dialogue and stunning visuals two-dimensional characters and non-stop action sequences.Although unintelligent and stilted this adrenaline-fueled action flick will illuminate your eyes and keep your heart pumping— but it will probably dull your mind as well.After the citizens of Argus declare … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Clash of the Titans"
Discovering diversity at Venice beach
Pepperdine's culture is certainly a unique one. Some students know their ways around Shanghai and Buenos Aires before even experiencing the urban jungle of Los Angeles just down the road. African street performers dance amateur jewelers weave and decorate their goods a world-famous drum circle and countless other characters await— and you don't have to buy plane tickets … [Read more...] about Discovering diversity at Venice beach