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By DeNae Thomas Staff Writer Q: Whenever my roommate was in a bad mood, I would get her to come out dancing or shopping and she would snap out of it –- but now something is different.  I think something is seriously wrong.  I don’t know much about depression, but I think this may be the problem.  She stays in the room all day, sleeping or watching T.V.  I don’t really know how … [Read more...] about Brightening up a roommate with the blues

By Courtney Hong Staff Writer The pool at Pepperdine takes on a more light-hearted and laughter-filled atmosphere than usual on Friday mornings. From 9 to 10 a.m., student athletes aren’t the only familiar faces in the pool, but so are those of the young, the middle-aged and the elderly. In partnership with the Esperance Center, a Malibu non-profit residential and day … [Read more...] about Pep athletes wake up early to help disabled

For Eric Downs, acting at Pep is more than a passion…it’s tradition. By Jen Clay A&E Assistant Four years ago, as a senior in high school, Eric Downs visited Pepperdine to audition for the music department. “Our first day here happened to be opening night of the musical, which was Evita,” he said. “My dad and I were just blown away.  I knew that – not only was the school … [Read more...] about The tunes of Tevye

A tortured soul gives hope and light even after his candle burns out. By Brent Russo Staff Writer I have a close friend who likes to listen to Elliott Smith whenever she’s down. It makes her, as she says, “feel good about being depressed.” I feel the same way; somehow sad music has the power to uplift me. Yet, since the singer-songwriter’s death at age 34, my friend cannot … [Read more...] about From a basement on the hill…

City of Angels Film Festival offers audience dialogues in film and theology. By Ma ya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor In an era where violence, sex and profanity are common in movies, it’s rare that people can still find a spiritual message underlying such films despite the crude surface. Last weekend, more than 1,000 students, faculty, nuns, theologians and movie lovers … [Read more...] about Revelations and Revolutions