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?
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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
Pepperdine Probz: When a Professor Wants Your Elliptical
Pepperdine Probz is a weekly look into the #strug of Pepperdine life, an honest place for a heart-to-heart about hammocking in the wind, or to hash out how the Caf’s apples really are that bad. When friends from home just can’t understand why getting sand in your textbooks really is a monumental concern, we’ve got your back. Make sure to tweet #pepperdineprobz … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When a Professor Wants Your Elliptical
Pumpkin Fest Fulfills Halloween Hype
Photo by Gabriella ChanEl Niño stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight this week, pouring down rain and thunder on those who doubted his existence. With the return of Daylight Saving and the arrival of wind storms strong enough to keep FEMA on speed dial, this elusive “fall” appears to be becoming a reality. Perhaps Halloween sparked the changes. … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Fest Fulfills Halloween Hype
Freak Out with These Frightening Films
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Many people believe that horror movies are, as a whole, not as good as films from other genres. And this is quite often true; horror movies are one of the cheapest genres to produce, which means that even a terribly low-budget slasher that goes straight to Netflix can still recoup its budget. Studios often don't have the incentive to pour lots … [Read more...] about Freak Out with These Frightening Films