Alexander SwobStaff Writer 2.5 stars out of 5 Ben Stiller, as action star Tugg Speedman, leads an all-star cast in the raunchy and satirical comedy, “Tropic Thunder.” In addition to his lead role, Stiller also directs, writes and produces this ridiculous comedy, which recounts a film crew’s endeavor to create a war film. Other crazy cast members include Jack Black (“School … [Read more...] about ‘Tropic Thunder’ Fails to Rumble
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Disaster strikes cars en route to Malibu
Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor A truck hauling nine Pepperdine students’ cars from Dallas to Malibu burst into flames Wednesday morning, destroying four of the cars. The fire occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the I-10 Freeway near Palm Springs, closing two westbound lanes for about four-and-a-half hours. The students’ cars were due to arrive that day at Malibu Bluffs … [Read more...] about Disaster strikes cars en route to Malibu
From the Fieldhouse: Pep sports worth our support
Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor Three years ago, on the first day of school, Pepperdine alumnus Ben Young’s sports column welcomed me to Malibu. His column on the left side of the sport’s sections front page, where you read this now, peaked my full-of-wonder freshman interest. At the time, Pepperdine was fresh off an exciting sports year, clinching a national volleyball … [Read more...] about From the Fieldhouse: Pep sports worth our support
Life is a Journey, Get on the Road
Laura JohnsonLife & Arts Editor Gas is currently $4.15 at Shell, and I think I might shoot someone (not to be taken as an actual threat). It’s ironic that in a period of time when gas was even higher than it is now, I felt it necessary to take an American adventure via the highway. But, that’s the way it happened. President Benton went on a road trip this summer, and so … [Read more...] about Life is a Journey, Get on the Road
A little ‘TLC’ goes ‘Beyond’ dorm expectations
Kristen EnglertLife & Arts Assistant To bunk, or not to bunk? This is one of the many questions to plague new students as they enter the world of college dorm living. Most are left to argue with roommates about decorations, color schemes and furniture, but this year incoming freshmen Cory Howard and Andrew Murray were given a little help from the experts. His senior year … [Read more...] about A little ‘TLC’ goes ‘Beyond’ dorm expectations