Being in Malibu makes Pepperdine a unique college in many ways, one of which is its proximity to celebrities. Students Shelby Schering and Emily Piccirillo discuss some of their own celebrity encounters and how they’ve handled them.
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How Tiger Ashtiani Lives Up To His Name
Photo courtesy of Tiger Ashtiani Tigers symbolize fierceness, courage and confidence. It comes as no surprise that senior advertising major Tiger Ashtiani embodies the significance of his name. Moving from the small town of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, to the huge and vibrant city of Los Angeles was a dream come true for the aspiring television […]
Celebrity Culture Leads to Dehumanization
Graphic by Nate Barton Every year, various entertainment news outlets publish lists about celebrities, like the most hated celebrities or People’s Worlds Most Beautiful Women, which objectify and dehumanize them. Celebrities are more accessible than ever, and it creates a real problem. Their every thought is written on Twitter, and their every fault is broadcast […]
Nobu Lives Up to the Hype
Photos by Monica Avila On the side of Pacific Coast Highway, a gorgeous, wood-covered building creates a scenic view for drivers on the way from Malibu to Santa Monica. Nobu has a unique spark from the moment one drives into the valet parking. As several people approach to open the doors of your car and […]
Pilates Plus Puts the Fit in Fitness
Photos by Shayla Girardin Think you know all there is to Pilates? Think again! Pilates Plus is a unique workout that incorporates strength training and Pilates to achieve maximum muscle definition. Located right off of the Pacific Coast Highway, Pilates Plus is a great workout option for Pepperdine students. Pilates Plus owner Kristi Vacanti said […]
LaBeouf Exemplifies Assault Double Standard
Shia LaBeouf claims he was sexually assaulted, but do his claims have weight as a male?
Randy Jackson Mentors Students about Career, Life
Photo by Shawn Jones If you don’t think that professors at Pepperdine are well connected or doing great things, well, think again. Professor Eric Allaman, who is also a professional film scorer and composer, worked on two movies with Randy Jackson, one of ‘American Idol’s’ original judges, for NBC. Allaman teaches a course titled “Scoring […]
Watson’s Speech on Feminism Sparks New Debate
From a saucy young wizard to a mature feminist
Joan Rivers: Feminist Turned Firecracker on Stage
Was Joan Rivers really a feminist?
Multiple Counts of Assault Go Unpunished
When the Princess Katherine was photographed sun bathing topless and the photos were then placed in a five-page spread by the French Magazine “Closer,” in 2012, this was assault. This same assault has happened to Prince Harry when his nude photos were “leaked.” When the same happened to Vanessa Hudgens in 2007 she was shamed […]
