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
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Falling in love with a wonderful city
By Crystal Luong London Correspondent They say college is the time you meet the one you’ll spend the rest of your life with, and I think I’m falling in love. When I’m away for too long on my travels, I get a feeling of longing. Life is a constant whirlwind of new sights and sounds. I yearn for more. I confess, I’m in love with…the London program. There’s never a moment to … [Read more...] about Falling in love with a wonderful city
Cheers to Russia: Let the reforms commence
By: Sarah Pye Living Editor If there’s one thing that Russia needs, it’s looser drinking laws. But now, according to a recent Associated Press article, the stringent Russian laws regulating alcohol consumption have been loosened to allow drinkers “one for the road” before driving home. According to the article, the relaxation of the law was designed to bring Russian … [Read more...] about Cheers to Russia: Let the reforms commence
Face in the crowd: Teva Fourcade
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor An islander since birth, senior Teva Fourcade’s passions revolve around the ocean. Surfing, relaxing, and kiteboarding, Fourcade takes the lessons he’s learned growing up in Tahiti and shares them here in Los Angeles. Fourcade spent much of his childhood on a remote, primitive island nearby Tahiti but regards those years as some of the … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Teva Fourcade
In the hot seat
Pepperdine firefighters use volunteer service safeguarding University residents around the clock as a stepping stone to future careers in fire protection. By: Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor Rolling around in their infamous bright red trucks, Pepperdine’s firefighters are seen on all corners of Pepperdine’s campus. But their duties when fires aren’t blazing are a mystery to … [Read more...] about In the hot seat