Life & Arts

Pick a fraternity boy/sorority girl. Once you've got your sights set on that dreamy Greek-affiliated co-ed don't let him/her get away. This person will most likely become your future spouse. Just ask any Pepperdine alum. (Girls) Bake your way into his heart. Heart-shaped cookies cakes or brownies will always win. If you can't cook run to the Caf or HAWC and pick up a dozen … [Read more...] about How to: Get asked to formal

Directed by Mira Nair ("The Namesake") "Amelia" follows the life of American aviation visionary Amelia Earhart as she attempts to be the first woman to not only cross the Atlantic Ocean but to fly across the world. Starring Hilary Swank Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor "Amelia" appears at first glance to have much promise. Sadly it does not fulfill its potential. "Amelia" is … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Amelia"

I did it. For this week's edition of Eat Food Not Funds I Googled "cheap dorm food" and scoured blogs and cooking magazine Web sites for new ideas for cheap quick eats. I never thought I would sink to this level of desperation.The unfortunate motivation for this online treasure hunt was twofold: first as the semester moves forward midterms absolutely annihilate the student body … [Read more...] about Food review girls get desperate

Amid the hectic preparations for Christmas— the shopping the party planning the baking the traveling— the deeper meaning of the holiday season can get easily lost. This is why some students on campus are working to bring the spirit of giving and making a real impact on those less fortunate to Pepperdine.Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is an international Christian … [Read more...] about Boxes of blessings

Piping hot tea an array of Halloween-inspired cupcakes and an eclectic line-up of musically gifted Pepperdine students brought a huge crowd out to the Sandbar Friday Oct. 30 for a unique Coffeehouse experience.Coffeehouse at Pepperdine is a chance for students to experience up-and-coming musical talent while enjoying camaraderie and usually free coffee (although last Friday … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Student coffeehouse spices up sandbar