The official poster for "He's All That" shows Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan posing behind the title of the film. The poster itself is a reference to its source material, as the font of the title mimics that of the "She's All That" poster. Image courtesy of NetflixReleased in 1999, "She’s All That" is a classic teen rom-com that remains popular today. The film is so … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy
Life & Arts
Pepperdine Picks Music: Students and Graphic Staff on Repeat
Art by Leah Bae As the semester progresses and classes intensify, the Pepperdine community takes a quick break to share the music they adore. Whether the album is older or dropped yesterday, discovering music can feel brand new.Pepperdine students and Graphic Life and Arts staff responded to a survey asking what music they have been relying on in this moment and time, hoping to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Picks Music: Students and Graphic Staff on Repeat
Bach to Normal: Orchestra Returns with a Glimpse into Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
Award-winning violinist, Samuel Sun, performs a solo during the Pepperdine Orchestra's concert Sept. 30. Sun featured in the show along with award-winning violinists Jonathan Vu. Photo by Holly FoucheThe heat was on for the Pepperdine Orchestra, as they put their skills to the test, hoping their month's worth of rehearsals would help them provide the audience with a memorable … [Read more...] about Bach to Normal: Orchestra Returns with a Glimpse into Beethoven’s 5th Symphony
The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
Art by Autumn Hardwick After closing the curtains a year and a half ago, Pepperdine Improv Troupe returned, Sept. 24, delivering much-needed laughs for Waves across campus. It was a battle of wits for the P.I.T. crew, as the cast split into two teams: "It’s a Girl" and "The 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore." The two teams' fates were in the hands of the … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
Students Find Benefits in the Quiet World of ASMR
Art by Brian ZhouASMR or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the relaxing stimulant many young adults use for scalp prickling sensations, with triggers such as whispering, tapping, crackling and more. Some Pepperdine students who feel close to the ASMR community urge to destigmatize the "abnormal" element surrounding what helps them study, relax and focus. The average age … [Read more...] about Students Find Benefits in the Quiet World of ASMR
