President Andrew K. Benton is known for opening his home to student organizations and events. The first invitation most Waves receive to Brock House is the My Tie blind-date-mixer extravaganza a New Student Orientation milestone. Memories of awkwardly asking "What's your major?" and tentatively reaching out to new classmates against a sunset backdrop stick with most students … [Read more...] about Seniors revel at Brock party
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Video guru entertains and wins
In a collegiate world where Facebook and Twitter reign supreme attaining YouTube stardom is a major milestone for any undergrad. Junior Jeff Loveness has achieved that and more.While some Internet video virtuosos are after mere view counts on YouTube Loveness is out to accomplish real goals with his love and talent for short video comedy.He was recently crowned the winner of a … [Read more...] about Video guru entertains and wins
Coffeehouse brews brilliance
It's 8 p.m. on Friday night and an unfamiliar trailer sits down the stairs in front of the Sandbar.A warm inviting light glows out of its main window; a trail of eager-faced Pepperdine students lines up before this light.Once each happy student reaches the window they quickly turn away Coffee Bean beverage in hand. It's usually something huge and slathered with whipped cream. … [Read more...] about Coffeehouse brews brilliance
Movie Review: "Inglourious Basterds"
Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill") yet again brings the gore and greatness in "Inglourious Basterds a historically re-written account of the Third Reich. Because of the brutal nature of this film, Tarantino's latest release is an adrenaline-fueled action ride – but one that balances emotion and humor. It's obvious from the brilliant first scene that this is an over-the-top … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "Inglourious Basterds"
DVD Review: "The Great Reverse"
As the camera pans across Ghana's landscape there is an unsettling feeling in the viewer's stomach. There is nothing luscious about the land; it is entirely barren. Everywhere the eye reaches is covered in a thin layer of dust eclipsing all of the semi-permanent shacks that line the streets. "The Great Reverse the second film released in the Nomad Reality film series produced … [Read more...] about DVD Review: "The Great Reverse"