Life & Arts

We are all aware of the virus sweeping through universities and high schools all over our country— H1N1 also known as the "swine flu" before the pork industry oinked up about the moniker. Now I personally grew sick and tired of all the attention and media hype that this so-called "epidemic" was receiving. I mean I'd like to hear a little less "swine scare" and a little … [Read more...] about Learn to be sick like me

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

­­­­­A common dish in many Latin cultures ceviche is refreshing and easy-to-make. This scoop-able dish has the additional benefits of being packed with the fiber and protein that the beloved Jack-in-the-Box and the not-so-beloved Caf fail to deliver. It doesn't require any actual cooking (the kind that requires heat) so you can prepare it in a dorm room … [Read more...] about How to: Make ceviche

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