Art by Kris HarperThank goodness Halloween is over. It’s not that college students will ever tire of free candy, horror movies or cat costumes (honestly, how are we not over those yet?); it’s just that what is around the corner is so much better than the street on which we’ve been trick-or-treating. OK, “around the corner” is a generous phrase … [Read more...] about Let the Christmas Countdown Begin
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New Film ‘Burnt’ Lacks Flavor
Photo Courtesy of Shiny Penny Productions“Burnt” is an acquired taste. How invested the viewer is in the culture of fine cuisine will significantly impact his or her viewing experience. Directed and co-produced by John Wells (“August: Osage County”) and written by Steven Knight (“Eastern Promise”) and Michael Kalesniko (“Iron … [Read more...] about New Film ‘Burnt’ Lacks Flavor
Gender-Bendered ‘Twilight’ Kills Brain Cells, Meets Expectations
Photo by Veronica Johnson Edward Cullen is now Edyth Cullen, and Bella Swan is now Beaufort Swan. I’m just going to let that sink in for a second. The 10th anniversary of “Twilight” passed on Oct. 5 (let’s act as if you didn’t already know that), and to commemorate, Stephanie Meyer gender-swapped the novel, renaming it “Life and Death.” Now the sexy, rich vampire is a … [Read more...] about Gender-Bendered ‘Twilight’ Kills Brain Cells, Meets Expectations
Can Netflix Predict Your Major?
Photo by Julia NamanTake this quiz to see if your instant-streaming reflects your studies1. What show have you binge-watched recently?a. "House of Cards"b. "Parks and Recreation"c. "Breaking Bad"d. "Mad Men"e. "Orange is the New Black"f. "Narcos"2. Which movie genre are you drawn to?a. Documentaryb. Dramac. Sci-Fid. Thrillere. Independentf. Foreign3. Which critically acclaimed … [Read more...] about Can Netflix Predict Your Major?
The Body Project Breaks Down Barriers
Art by Brooke MuschottAt Pepperdine, with a student body so focused on success, students pressure themselves to meet both internal and external standards, often extending to physical appearances and body image. However, this semester, a group of female students is looking to combat body shaming with The Body Project — a peer-led initiative to help students resist pressure … [Read more...] about The Body Project Breaks Down Barriers