Life & Arts

First-time Director Neil Blomkamp has not only created an action-packed science fiction thriller but an emotionally poignant movie exploring the nature of discrimination and segregation. "District 9" is often suspenseful and always thought-provoking. It is a sadly realistic look at what would occur in a situation where human beings had the tide of power on their side. With … [Read more...] about Movie Review: "District 9"

Florence ItalyWhat do you think sets Florence apart from other programs? ?Jeffrey Rozman: I'm not one to argue whose program is the best but on the weekends our house was always booked. There's so much to do in the city. You can't see Florence in a year. There's so much history there I don't know how you cannot be inspired by living where the Renaissance happened. It's just … [Read more...] about Students weigh in about their time abroad

Pepperdine prides itself on being a close community. Naturally that closeness causes concern as flu season approaches especially for the H1N1 virus epidemic. With confirmed cases of the virus already on campus health officials at Pepperdine are preparing for the onslaught.As the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization prepares to take on the "swine flu … [Read more...] about H1N1 cases raise alert

Just in case you were afraid there weren't enough derogatory illiterate rappers in America you can rest assured the United States has yet another to add to its repertoire.  V.I.C. has made his debut with his single "Say Bow." If dropping the last letter of most of the words you speak and repeating the same three-word phrase (in this case "everybody say bow." Clever.) … [Read more...] about V.I.C.'s release fails to impress

One would suppose that due to its accessible location in the Ralph's strip mall Bui Sushi would be a phenomenon familiar to each and every Pepperdine student. It is undeniable that many have caught on as it is nearly impossible to have a seat in the intimate beachy-feeling yet clean restaurant without spotting clusters of other chopstick-wielding Pepperdiners. However until … [Read more...] about Bui offers close convenient sushi