LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant It’s pink. It’s bright. It’s got an 80’s inspired soundtrack that will make you want to put on your skinniest skinny jeans, Ramones T-shirt and rock out to the tune of bouffant hair-dos and rustling taffeta skirts. It is “Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola’s newest installment to her girl seemingly lost in translation line-up of films. When I saw … [Read more...] about Parisian adventure offers look at sweet life
Make-up artist finds beauty in grotesque
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Every year, Halloween conjures up childhood memories of painted faces and homemade costumes, and with Oct. 31 right around the corner, students are busy picking out the perfect ensemble. Some of the best ideas come from the horror films of today and yesteryear, and no one knows better how to make a monster come to life than Jamie Kelman. Kelman is a … [Read more...] about Make-up artist finds beauty in grotesque
Parkening’s autobiography chronicles journey of faith
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant For serious and professional guitar players, the accomplishments of world-renowned, two-time Grammy-nominated classical guitarist Christopher Parkening are anything but news. Yet, with his recently published autobiography entitled “Grace Like a River,” Parkening has found a new medium of expression, and anyone wishing to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Parkening’s autobiography chronicles journey of faith
Hot topic straddles ‘Fence,’ but performance lacks spice
“The Fence” delves into the issues of border control and immigration, but fails to live up to its comedic potential due to an amateur cast. DIANA ALVAREZStaff Writer When you mix an excellent idea with individuals who vary in talent, they produce a blunder, and that is exactly what happened with “The Fence,” a play that attempts to break the tension between the Tex-Mex … [Read more...] about Hot topic straddles ‘Fence,’ but performance lacks spice
Meet the PIT
ASHLYEE HICKMANA&E Assistant Kala Eubanks/Staff photographer Imagine walking on a stage with the task of entertaining a crowd on the spot — no lines, no reshoots, just hit or miss comedy. The Pepperdine Improve Troupe (PIT) does just that, and the good-humored group has it down to a science — a very funny science. For PIT seniors Kari Miller, Lissette Jean-Marie and Dean … [Read more...] about Meet the PIT
