For the first half hour of "She's Out of My League I was extremely disappointed. The characters were clichéd, the screenplay was average and the film as a whole was awkward and unfunny.Yet as it progressed, the characters started to grow on me and the humor picked up. In fact, despite a rough start, She's Out of My League" is actually a hilarious movie albeit quite … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "She's Out of My League"
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Volunteer efforts earn Pep place on national honor roll
The rush of preparing for Project Serve— 15 distinct student-led groups of Pepperdine volunteers traveling to areas where they feel their services are needed— nearly drowned out Pepperdine's presidential recognition as a center for community service. Pepperdine announced Thursday that it was on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of its … [Read more...] about Volunteer efforts earn Pep place on national honor roll
Top 10: (Pepperdine) language and lingo failures
Walking around campus leaves ears highly susceptible to improper lingo. Not sure if your Pepperdine slang is uncouth? Check out some samples.Also if you like my weekly Top 10 look for it and more on my personal blog. Astoldbyjess.tumblr.com.1. Fail. Something can't be a fail. It can however be a failure a failed attempt and the list goes on...2. Mixer. Did you know that every … [Read more...] about Top 10: (Pepperdine) language and lingo failures
Finding 'Fish' in Elkins
As a part of Craig Detweiler's "A Social Science Perspective on Film" class and in honor of Black History Month Pepperdine welcomed acclaimed screenwriter and author Antwone Fisher to a screening of the film "Antwone Fisher a heartbreaking account of his life directed by Denzel Washington. The Graphic had the opportunity to sit down with Fisher to discuss how the film has … [Read more...] about Finding 'Fish' in Elkins
The ins and outs of Malibu
"I don't know... what do you want to do Friday?" seems to be a typical line in Pepperdine students' conversations. Throw in a sigh of exasperation an eye roll and "Well we could do (fill in the blank) again." Yes that's the ‘Bu way... or is it? Malibu is the host to many hang-out spots some more well-known than others. Marmalade Coogies and Starbucks have become staples … [Read more...] about The ins and outs of Malibu