By Peter Celauro A&E Editor When Harvard University opened its doors in 1636 and became America’s first institution of higher learning, it was deeply rooted in the practices and times of the 17th century. Untroubled by today’s technology and the hurrying and worrying it spawned, students of yore enjoyed the calming peace and quiet of nature, and their lives were centered … [Read more...] about Better living through gadgetry
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From script to screen
Producing “the Randumb Show” keeps senior telecom major occupied By Jen Clay Staff Writer Whether they realize it or not, many Pepperdine students have spent their cold and lonely college nights with senior Penny Lane Sewell. This year Sewell returns as one of three producers for the popular student-produced “Randumb Show,” the longest running student-produced entertainment … [Read more...] about From script to screen
Pubescence pays off, though others may scoff
By Peter Celauro A&E Editor “Arrrgh! Board the ship, ye scalliwags, ‘ere I’m forced to see this movie all by me onesies!” Maybe it was the poor pirate accent and eye patch. Or maybe it was the fact that my “ship” was actually a white 1995 Chrysler minivan. But whatever it was that kept my friends from following my orders and hopping into the car with me for my fourth … [Read more...] about Pubescence pays off, though others may scoff
Not just another garage band
Maroon Five’s ‘Songs about Jane’ appeals to all tastes with jazz, R&B, funk and rock By Jill Bibb Staff Writer At first glance, Maroon 5 may seem like just another rock band trying to make it big. But it only takes one listen to their latest album, “Songs About Jane,” to discover that this Los Angeles based quintet is far from the ordinary. With more than a touch of … [Read more...] about Not just another garage band
‘Identity’ thrills, blood is spilled
By Jovita McLeod Staff Writer Thunder is heard and even before the Columbia logo has faded away a man’s voice begins, “As I was going up the stairs, I met a man who wasn’t there. He wasn’t there again today. I wish, I wish he’d go away.” As far as I am concerned the DVD “Identity,” released Sept. 2, is off to a good start. The man speaking these lines is the character … [Read more...] about ‘Identity’ thrills, blood is spilled