Amy LarosnStaff Writer Think that filmmaking and theology have absolutely nothing in common? City of the Angels Film Festival proves otherwise. This year, City of the Angels Film Festival held Oct. 22 to 24 at the Directors Guild of America Theatres, celebrated its 10th year of working toward its mission: “To identify and showcase movies that probe the ambiguities of human … [Read more...] about City of Angels Film Festival asks tough questions
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Zoot Suits Swing in Smothers
Jen ClayStaff Writer Courtesy of Center For The Arts What’s left for neo-swing rockers Big Bad Voodoo Daddy?They’ve conquered everything from Vince Vaughn movies (“Swingers”) to televised football (via the 1999 Superbowl halftime show) to televised gymnastics (via Carly Patterson’s recent gold-medal floor routine to “Mr. Pinstripe Suit”). What’s left is more tours, more tours … [Read more...] about Zoot Suits Swing in Smothers
Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
Travis Weber & Nathanial BreedenStaff Writers Noise infiltrates our lives. In the morning, blaring alarm clocks break the silence. The talking heads on our televisions drown out our daily routine. In class, sometimes the professor is difficult to hear above the racket in our heads.Why do we tend to turn the volume of life up instead of down?We have an affinity for noise, … [Read more...] about Breaking through the noise in life: the healing voice of silence
Let’s go clubbin’
Courtney HongLiving Assistant Senior Gustavo Baity, founder of the Pepperdine Billiard's Association, prepares to play a game in the HAWC. Chris Wolff/Staff Photographer AtPepperdine, there’s a niche for almost any interest, whether it’s pirates, billiards or diversity. More than 50 organizations provide outlets for students to not only pursue their passions and have fun at … [Read more...] about Let’s go clubbin’
Filling in bubbles with some of the best
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer Do you remember taking the SATs? What I remember most about them was that feeling afterwards of relief, when I thought “Whew! Glad I never have to do that again!” Oh, I was so young and naive. If I had known then what was in store for me, I may well have turned my sights toward trucking school. Yes, that’s right. Along with thousands of other … [Read more...] about Filling in bubbles with some of the best