Photos by Carissa MosleyPepperdine alumnus Taylor Johns has been nominated for an Oscar for his documentary “Last Days in Vietnam,” which is to be shown at the Reelstories Film Festival on Jan. 30. Johns graduated from Pepperdine in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Digital Media Production. “Taylor was one of … [Read more...] about Pepp Alumnus Snags Oscar Nomination
What Did You Do for Break?
Photos by Elizabeth Pitts and photo courtesy of http://commons.wikimedia.org For most Pepperdine students, spring break couldn’t come soon enough. It is no secret that many individuals at this university pride themselves on being extremely busy and involved in athletics, part time jobs, Greek life, intramurals, Club Convos, community service and heavy academic schedules. … [Read more...] about What Did You Do for Break?
New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions can be exciting or terrifying. For some students, resolutions are nothing more than looming expectations that produce stress and guilt when not fulfilled. For others, these resolutions are symbolic representations of working toward a fruitful and productive year. Students shared what they wish to change or accomplish in 2015. Overall, many students … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions
Artist of the Week: John Anderson
Q: What is your favorite means of self-expression? A: My favorite means of self-expression would be writing original music and then sharing it with other people. Q: How long have you known that music has been a passion of yours? A: I’ve always known that music was a passion by listening to it. Everyone loves music, and I have always resonated with that. But as a kid, I … [Read more...] about Artist of the Week: John Anderson
Students Examine Urban Outfitters’ Suspect Reputation
Photo by Matt Benton Urban Outfitters has a variety of meanings to different people. For some, it is a clothing store that provides a certain carefree, hipster identity. Others view it as a place to purchase specific items, but only if they are on sale. And on another side of the spectrum, there are people who view Urban Outfitters as a scam: a store that sells cheaply made … [Read more...] about Students Examine Urban Outfitters’ Suspect Reputation
