The highly contested film, “The Interview,” was released on Netflix this past Saturday, and the Internet went crazy. Sony’s “The Interview” has been shrouded in controversy for months. The initial release was canceled after theaters were threatened with terrorist attacks. The movie centers around talk show host Dave Skylark (James Franco) and … [Read more...] about ‘The Interview’ on Netflix
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‘The Interview’ on Netflix
Photo courtesy of http://www.theinterview-movie.comThe highly contested film, “The Interview,” was released on Netflix this past Saturday, and the Internet went crazy. Sony’s “The Interview” has been shrouded in controversy for months. The initial release was canceled after theaters were threatened with terrorist attacks. The movie centers around … [Read more...] about ‘The Interview’ on Netflix
N. Korean human rights club denied application
Liberty in North Korea is a global movement that rescues and helps relocate refugees hiding in China The Inter-Club Council denied the application of Liberty in North Korea’s Pepperdine chapter to become an official club Jan. 8. The club would support the rescue of North Korean refugees from China. LiNK is a grassroots organization that is dedicated to providing aid and … [Read more...] about N. Korean human rights club denied application
Boom boom, North Korea’s in the room
Art by Sacha IrickWith much ado about Russia’s actions in Crimea these past few weeks, there are precious few countries on earth that could take the headlines away, and the list grows shorter when it is limited to those that would even want to. At the top of the short list for countries is none other than North Korea. It exists today as a relic of the Cold War, when the … [Read more...] about Boom boom, North Korea’s in the room
Rodman’s diplomacy hits hardwood in Pyongyang
Art by Sacha Irick Doug Christie is one the most notable Waves to grace the hardwood, playing three incredible seasons of basketball at Pepperdine from 1990 to 1992, leading the Waves to two NCAA tournament appearances and being named the WCC player of the year twice. Christie scored 1,392 career points and recorded 395 assists to lead the school in scoring, assists and … [Read more...] about Rodman’s diplomacy hits hardwood in Pyongyang