Life & Arts

For this week's edition of "Top 10 I've decided to examine the plethora of characters all of us typically cross paths with in our classes. For better or worse, here is my rendition of the archetypal classmates.1. The one who asks questions ... just for fun. Because I'm just begging to hear you feed your curiosity on my time. Thanks for giving the class an opportunity to catch … [Read more...] about Top 10: Archetypal Classmates

Attending college in Southern California has its perks especially at a coastal school like Pepperdine. Nuzzled next to the Pacific Ocean it would be a loss to graduate without at least having attempted to surf. There are however a few things you should know before your inaugural surf session to avoid frustration and to make your first surfing experience magical (as it should … [Read more...] about Catch a Wave: A guide for beginning surfers

Friday night Pepperdine will host an evening celebrating students' talents as Intercultural Affairs the Student Programming Board (SPB) and the Black Student Association (BSA) team up to present "A Night of Soul." The Coffeehouse original showcase at the Sandbar will display some of the artistic skills of Pepperdine's black community including songs spoken words poems … [Read more...] about 'A Night of Soul' features students' talents

It was a Friday night on the red carpet at Pepperdine's first annual ReelStories Filmfest. The crowd hushed in anticipation as the winners were announced on stage: "Best cinematography— Austin Chapman." As the cameras flashed Chapman's parents sister and friends gleamed with pride and excitement as they cheered him on. Strolling down the red carpet as if it came naturally to … [Read more...] about Student filmmaker nets nods awards

Adapted from Nicholas Sparks's novel of the same name "Dear John" is another melodramatic tear-jerker similar in nature to "The Notebook." Although the film has moments of emotional poignancy and realistic drama it fails to live up to its potential by falling prey to cheesy cliches. But when all is said and done the movie will appeal to a wide range of viewers due simply to its … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Dear John"