David TesicA&E Assistant When I first heard a movie called “Constantine” was in the making, I assumed it would be a historical movie based on the life of the Roman emperor Constantine, who was the first ruler to legalize Christianity in the Roman Empire during the 4th century. Then I found out the movie was actually inspired by the DC/Vertigo comic book series, … [Read more...] about Biblical mistakes cloud film
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Alum publishes palm tree photo book
Amy LarsonStaff Writer Actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry and R&B queen Brandy aren’t the only well-known individuals who have attended Pepperdine. Add David Leaser to the list of up-and-comers who attended Seaver College. Leaser, a 1986 Pepperdine graduate, came to Malibu from Pennsylvania and has been living in Southern California ever since. While a student at Pepperdine, … [Read more...] about Alum publishes palm tree photo book
The ‘O.C.’ defines America
Mary WisniewskiOverseas Columnist “We just got a drag queen in. Is it OK if he comes in to try some dresses on?” asks the sales clerk at Top Shop nonchalantly. I nod quickly but am certainly caught off guard. I mean, the only thing I’ve ever been asked before by a sales clerk is how everything fits. Life in London certainly has a daily surprise. I suppose, like any city, … [Read more...] about The ‘O.C.’ defines America
To join or not to join the Peace Corps
Katie Clary Living Editor Peace Corps logo The Peace Corps and college graduates go together like peas and carrots — and have since its inception 44 years ago. In 1960, then-Sen. John F. Kennedy challenged a group of 10,000 students at the University of Michigan to serve their country by promoting peace through living and working in developing countries, thus inspiring the … [Read more...] about To join or not to join the Peace Corps
How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even though you didn’t!)
Heather CloudStaff Writer So we all knew that Valentine’s Day was just a vast conspiracy among card companies, jewelers, chocolate makers and florists to make single people depressed and attached people poor. So as informed, intelligent people, we should feel absolutely no guilt about not indulging in this vicious cycle of debt and depression, and instead take solace in our … [Read more...] about How to pretend you had a good Valentine’s Day (even though you didn’t!)