LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant For the film “300,” the actors were not asked to have six-packs; that would not have been enough. Instead, it seems they were asked to have eight-packs with every muscle and every curve sculpted to perfection. And because they run around in nothing but a cape, sandals and an armored Speedo, Spartan brilliance is shown at its best in pretty much … [Read more...] about To ‘300’ go the spoils
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How to have an awesome Spring Break
LINDSEY BOERMA Living Assistant As the spring break countdown for numerous universities around the world ticks its final beats, college students everywhere are undoubtedly itching to hop on the next plane. They want to go on a coveted vacation destination like Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean or Southern California. Yet, with Pepperdine students already spending the school year … [Read more...] about How to have an awesome Spring Break
Calling across the borders
JESSICA BIBERStaff Writer Many students leave home for their freshman year of college. They make one quick trip across the state or nation and arrive in Malibu. But sophomore year of college, most students really leave home. More than just a small flight or car ride away, sophomore year is when many Pepperdine students head overseas. Along with leaving ocean view dorm rooms, … [Read more...] about Calling across the borders
Raising awarness through aid
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor Business and humanitarianism are usually far from synonyms in a capitalistic economy, but some companies prove that the two can coincide. (PRODUCT) RED is one such brand dispelling the rumors that all businesses are morally bankrupt. It sells products and donates part of the profits to the Global Fund as a means to invest in African AIDS … [Read more...] about Raising awarness through aid
Jesus gives love, respect to same-sex couples
AMY LARSONStaff Writer It seems that some think Christianity and politics go together. While beliefs do fuel political ideals and probably impact which candidate gets the vote of a certain demographic, Jesus was never a political radical as much as he was a social radical. Jesus cared about loving people. That being said, it must be addressed that spiritual ideals have gotten … [Read more...] about Jesus gives love, respect to same-sex couples