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Concerto calls

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JESSICA ONIStaff Writer Products of passion, perseverance and never-ending practice, the members of Pepperdine’s University Orchestra admit that their talents were not born overnight. Senior guitarist and composer Jonathan Roth said he strives to improve his talent continuously. “It keeps building,” he said. “Each opportunity keeps getting better and better. Throughout my … [Read more...] about Concerto calls

Finding iPod-esque inventions proves futile

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HANNA CHUA&E Editor Jon Rubinstein, Tony Fadell and Michael Dhuey, developers of the iPod, are geniuses. In fact, inventors are the smartest people in society because they make something out of nothing. One day, a man decides to put some bits and pieces together and voila! You have your first iPod. From this tiny box in your hand, music comes out, and photos are stored. … [Read more...] about Finding iPod-esque inventions proves futile

Don’t visit ‘Freedomland’

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CLARISSA JONESContributing Writer In a country where hundreds of thousands of children go missing each year, a film about a missing child should not only make a great movie, but it makes a strong political statement too. “Freedomland” attempts to make this statement but is silenced by a poor storyline and mediocre performances. The story takes place in Dempsy and Gannon, two … [Read more...] about Don’t visit ‘Freedomland’

Tension rises fast in ‘Prison’

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JULIE ONIStaff Writer When first learning to read iambic pentameter in poetry, a specific rhythm is taught: ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three ... and so on. Continuing at this steady pace, the words move faster, causing a sense of urgency, and readers know that a break of rhythm looms in the near future. Monday night’s return of the popular FOX series “Prison Break” … [Read more...] about Tension rises fast in ‘Prison’