SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant More than 1,500 passengers died the night of April 12, 1912, as the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic plunged to the bottom of the Atlantic. It is now possible to journey through the lives and stories of passengers and crew members who both died during the tragic sinking and lived to tell the tale, as some of the cruise-liner’s most breathtaking … [Read more...] about Rediscovering a legend
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Concerto calls
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
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
Face in the Crowd: Brigette Olmos-Arreola
STEPHANIE NORDSTROMStaff Writer Pepperdine administrators try to admit well-rounded students with a range of areas of expertise. It is no wonder Admissions wanted Brigette Olmos-Arreola to be part of the student body. This history nut loves everything from theater and costume designing to cooking and World War II. Her favorite music includes 80s, Frank Sinatra, Cold Play, … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Brigette Olmos-Arreola
Fraternity purposes go beyond social events
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant Fraternities at Pepperdine are well-known for their social activities with sororities as well as their participation with spirited campus events such as Homecoming. It is often overlooked, however, that they provide highly competitive scholarship awards and leadership programs for their members. Jamaal Crowley, a Pepperdine junior and member of … [Read more...] about Fraternity purposes go beyond social events