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LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant As students begin to get back into the groove of school after a luscious three weeks of doing absolutely nothing, some changes are bound to emerge: new classes, new teachers, even new styles for some who have returned to Pepperdine with hopes of creating a “new image.” However, classes are bound to get stressful, teachers are certain to create a … [Read more...] about How to live your day to the max

CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor ‘Tis the season for red carpets. Fa la la la — OK, that’s not how the song goes. But just four weeks after Christmas, another joyful season is upon us: awards season. It all kicked off Monday with the Golden Globes. From stars to swag, stilettos to speeches, the night was catalogued by the media frenzy that surrounds each statue-oriented celeb-fest … [Read more...] about Globes bring highs, lows, raised brows

COLLEEN CONWAYStaff Writer The wind chill and California freeze could not stop Half Pint from warming up the crowd Saturday at the Malibu Inn with his Jamaican vibes.Half Pint’s soulfully smooth singing puts out an uplifting ambience of peace, love and tranquility as he mixes his own style of reggae that has roots to 1970s dancehall and lover’s rock, utilizing steady melodies … [Read more...] about Half Pint’s reggae beat rocks Malibu Inn

CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor With clouds on the floor and freeways on the ceiling, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s current exhibit makes visitors feel like they have fallen down the rabbit hole into a confusing yet entertaining world of surrealism and warped reality.“Magritte and Contemporary Art: The Treachery of Images,” literally turns the world upside down, forcing … [Read more...] about Art flips reality upside down

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer “Alpha Dog” lives up to weak expectations as a mediocre drama that narrates the Hollywood version of the true story of an innocent youth used as ransom for his brother’s drug debt. The film tries hard to prove its tough thug theme, but falls short with its unrealistic and unnecessary vulgar language and love scenes that lack chemistry. Director Nick … [Read more...] about ‘Dog’ fetches low marks