Life & Arts

Stories are everywhere.  From commercials to great literature to Pepperdine's Malibu campus— real life stories heroes and villains surround and affect us.  The stories that we are exposed to and the stories we connect with help us develop our own identity and interpret the world around us.Before I came to Pepperdine the stories that I heard about college life … [Read more...] about Stories speak to about us

Economic woes and pre-planned travel trips seemed out to destroy sophomores Julianne Raasch and Kelly Carlquist's hopes for reliable employment this summer before the season had even begun.With a year overseas looming in the distance both girls were on the lookout for money-making opportunities that could weather family vacations and a serious lack of help wanted signs in their … [Read more...] about Sewing camp boosts self-esteem

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