James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Since this is a culture of mass diversion and apathy toward things that matter, I’m going to forego talking about the president’s State of the Union address. Frankly, I didn’t watch the thing nor did I watch any reaction to it. Mind you, I wasn’t exactly alone. “American Idol” drew more viewers than the president’s Feb. 2 speech.So, forget … [Read more...] about Indie counterculture brewing
Perspectives
A&F markets sex; Vagina Monologues doesn’t
Jessica BlackstockStaff Writer On Feb. 18 and 19 “The Vagina Monologues” will take place at the Malibu Stage Company. “The Vagina Monologues” is a play written by Eve Ensler that is now performed around the country and the world. Yes, “The Vagina Monologues” talks about vaginas, and some might view some of the content as inappropriate. However, the goal of the production is … [Read more...] about A&F markets sex; Vagina Monologues doesn’t
Students should have choices in GE program
Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Every year the value of a liberal-arts education is pounded into the heads of the Pepperdine students. There is undeniably great value in such an education — it builds well-rounded students with great breadth of knowledge and academic experience. It allows students to explore educational opportunities and interests that might not otherwise … [Read more...] about Students should have choices in GE program
Post-modern art originates from deep meaning
Airan ScrubyStaff Writer In 1996, at the Phoenix Art Museum, a Kate Millet exhibit called “America Goes to Pot” displayed the American flag in the toilet, surrounded by iron bars, as if in a jail cell. In the same museum, “What is the Proper Way to Display the American Flag” consists of a flag draped on the floor. Viewers were invited to stand on the flag, and write comments … [Read more...] about Post-modern art originates from deep meaning
Internet smut has its place, just not in my e-mail inbox
Daniel JohnsonArt Editor The Internet is an amazing thing. I would like to personally thank Al Gore for his accomplishment, if I weren’t afraid that this invention would open the floodgates to ads trying to sell me a penis pump and suggest I need implants, which brings me to my topic. I just got an e-mail with a proposition. Apparently there are a slew of sexually crazed … [Read more...] about Internet smut has its place, just not in my e-mail inbox