Photo by Zach LeAre you one of those people who takes his or her homework to the beach and ends up getting a lot accomplished? Yeah, me neither. As hard as I try, I just cannot be bothered to slug through another chapter of my assigned reading when I’m anywhere but the library. That doesn’t mean, however, that I’ve given up beach reading altogether. I still … [Read more...] about Bust Boredom with these Beach Reads
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Civil Twilight Takes the Troubadour
Photos by Matt Benton The South African rock band Civil Twilight made a stop in LA to play the iconic Troubadour on Tuesday. Originally from Cape Town, they moved to LA in 2005 to fully pursue their interest in music. Their unique sound captured the intimate venue. As they played, their emotional connection to their music drew the audience into the moving lyrical vibe. … [Read more...] about Civil Twilight Takes the Troubadour
It’s Always Funny in Philadelphia
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is TV’s best show, without a shadow of a doubt. The series takes a look at the debauchery of The Gang, composed of Mac, Dennis, Dee, Charlie and Frank. The gist is The Gang getting into trouble by attempting to pull off the most insane and impossible schemes. “Sunny” is the best show on television because … [Read more...] about It’s Always Funny in Philadelphia
REELSTORIES: Red Carpet Fashion
Photos by Jenna Aguilera As Pepperdine students wait in the ridiculously long line descending the stairs to Adamson Plaza, anticipation builds for a night filled with food, art, music and storytelling Friday, Jan. 30. An event that garners this much excitement is known as the REELSTORIES Film Festival: a collection of both student-made and professional documentaries, … [Read more...] about REELSTORIES: Red Carpet Fashion
New Year, Same Favorites
Photos by Tara Jenkins Toward the end of the fall semester, most TV shows went on winter hiatus, leaving students with nothing to do but watch Netflix and study for finals. Now that school and television are starting back up again, students offered what they will be watching this upcoming semester. In a culture inundated with all sorts of viewing options, these shows stood out … [Read more...] about New Year, Same Favorites