Art by Sacha Irick Let’s talk about the other Napoleon syndrome. No, this article is not about short people. Because let’s face it, there are lots of people who are much shorter than the famed emperor and do just fine. Short jokes aside, Napoleon’s height (or lack thereof) wasn’t his downfall. No, Napoleon’s fatal flaw was that he was an overachiever. For all that he … [Read more...] about Overconquering will conquer you
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Minority civil ‘rights’ left behind
Art by Gary Wright In the past, our label screamed misfits, tricksters, the “unclean,” satanic, inept. Even in the present age, we are still quietly discriminated against by government agencies, feared by religious institutions and ignored by educational systems simply because our dominant hand is our left — personal desks are designed with right-handers in mind; scissors, … [Read more...] about Minority civil ‘rights’ left behind
Trend the runway
To some, the end of September is all about cool breezes, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Thanksgiving plans. To me, the end of September is all about Fashion Week — the global event that honors hardworking designers and their teams. Unfortunately, not many college students are fashionably aware of this international event. This year, Fashion Week started on Sept. 5 in New York … [Read more...] about Trend the runway
Jewish leaders of Hollywood honored
Pepperdine University celebrated the beginning of the Hollywood Visionaries series on Tuesday – a month of activities highlighting the Jewish leaders who founded the entertainment industry – with a photography exhibit in Payson Library. The exhibit features stills from award-winning photographer and photojournalist Leigh Wiener, who photographed Hollywood studio moguls and … [Read more...] about Jewish leaders of Hollywood honored
Get Him to the ‘Geed’
Many of you spent the last week or so welcoming new members “home” into your extended Greek families. Many of you were on the other end, getting thrown into the open arms of your brothers and sisters, some of whom whispered in your ear “you’re home now,” which made you worry that you’d never see your real, biological family again. And still others of you were like me — … [Read more...] about Get Him to the ‘Geed’