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Movie Review: ‘Anora’ is Equal Parts Hilarious and Sincerely Beautiful

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Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. “Anora” is many things, but like its titular character, it can’t be neatly defined. One moment, it’s an ultra-steamy rom-com, and the next, a no-holds-barred screwball comedy, before … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Anora’ is Equal Parts Hilarious and Sincerely Beautiful

Movie Review: ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ Foils The Wrong Genre

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Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. On the one hand, “Joker: Folie á Deux” doesn’t gravely suffer from most of the original film’s biggest flaws: overbearing pretentiousness, ham-fisted themes and an unoriginal premise … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ Foils The Wrong Genre

How Students Are Embodying The Lifestyles Of Athleisure Brands

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Athleisure is a type of clothing that is comfortable enough for sports but also stylish enough for other activities. Athleisure companies have been on the rise due to people striving for an active life through style and comfort, according to Quartr. Nordstrom's website describes athleisure wear as athletic-inspired clothing that is a "stylish solution" for looking your best … [Read more...] about How Students Are Embodying The Lifestyles Of Athleisure Brands

Stress and Schedule: Students Face Midterm Season

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Every semester, when the halfway mark rolls around, Pepperdine students are faced with midterm season. Students are tasked with the challenge of juggling seemingly endless academic and extracurricular responsibilities. The overwhelming pressures arise form the intense workload, sophomore Isabella Morton said. "I am a Finance and Economics double major," Morton said. "During … [Read more...] about Stress and Schedule: Students Face Midterm Season