The official poster for "Tom & Jerry" (2021) shows the titular characters riding on a skateboard through the streets of New York City. While this poster gives the impression the film will be focused on shenanigans like the one depicted, in reality the movie spends a very limited amount of time on scenes like this.Photos Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures“Tom & … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Tom & Jerry’ Fails to Capture What Made A Classic Cartoon Great
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Abroad in South Korea: The Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Stop After the Semester Is Over
I stand in front of the South Korean flag at Odusan Unification Tower on Nov. 8. North Korea was on my far right as I stood near the Northern tip of South Korea. Photo courtesy of Ji Yeon Cha. When I heard about the online platform for fall 2020, I thought about how I would spend my time at home. Up until Pepperdine's official announcement, I never imagined calling Seoul, … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: The Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Stop After the Semester Is Over
The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Photo courtesy of Christina Stratton Belief systems are complex. They are a set of values, norms and stories that people tell to explain their place in the world, Political Science Professor Chris Soper said. They can take various forms and can range from religion to politics. "Beliefs are inherently the things that aren't concrete and the things that we have to choose … [Read more...] about The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity
The official movie poster for “The Farewell” displays members of the Wang family. For the first time in over 25 years, the entire family gathered for a reunion in China. Photo courtesy of A24“The Farewell” is a bittersweet movie about keeping the family matriarch’s illness a secret. This film intimately portrays the Chinese American experience, … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity
Elizabeth Chung: Leading With Love
Photo by Milan LoiaconoFor junior international business major Elizabeth Chung, the ideology of feminism is much more than bringing a voice to women — it's about creating harmony between all individuals, regardless of gender. Chung said this is something she learned from her mother."She taught me a lot about leadership," Chung said. "It's not always about you being the … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Chung: Leading With Love
