Life & Arts

Some locals travel to Yosemite or Yellowstone for their nature fix but there is a much easier option for these nature lovers: The Santa Monica Mountains.They are only a hop skip and a jump from Pepperdine. And these days visitors are much more likely to see hikers with cameras thanks to the "Spirit of the Mountain" photography contest.The contest which began in 2002 gives … [Read more...] about Local mountains offer photo opportunities

Three friends eager to explore their dreams bring a different type of celebrity news to the Internet. Combining their journalistic powers and bringing their dreams to life they created Hollyscoop.com. Although competitors such as TMZ and Perez Hilton remain the most popular web publications Hollyscoop's ability to present the matter as news instead of gossip gives them a … [Read more...] about Hollyscoop.com breaks into celeb news business

As the Graphic shuts down Quark and Photoshop for the semester Currents Pepperdine's student-run magazine makes its appearance on the campus scene. Editor in Chief Kate Schwartz and Assistant Editor Caitlin White are eager to share their hard work with the Pepperdine community through this once-a-semester publication. Schwartz and White have had this project in the works since … [Read more...] about Fall '09 Currents to hit stands soon

It's time for the second annual Golden Turkey Awards! That's right— the marvelous time of year when the Graphic staff is at their snappiest and snarkiest nominating 2009's best and worst pop culture icons mishaps and showdowns.MusicMost Overplayed Song: "Party in the U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus"Dear Miley Cyrus I don't care where you party as long as it's not in the U.S.A. And … [Read more...] about Golden Turkey Awards celebrate wacky wonderful 2009

It's been several weeks since International Programs decisions were released and students eagerly anticipate the glories their international experiences will bring. Images of glistening lakes and historic landmarks make their way into every daydreaming mind; empanadas schnitzel and gelato dance on the horizon.But how much do students actually know about these foreign countries … [Read more...] about Week of education ups international appreciation