Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.Johnny Depp’s career has been in a state of flux for a little over a decade. While his reputation has been built on the successes of films such as “Edward Scissorhands,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise and the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” flops such as “The Lone Ranger,” … [Read more...] about ‘Black Mass’ Resurrects Depp’s Career
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National Medal of Arts Proves Stephen King Still Reigns
Art by Christopher ChenAuthor Stephen King received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama on Thursday, Sept. 10. Since its establishment in 1985, this high honor has only been awarded to about 20 fiction authors, including such celebrated American writers as Ralph Ellison, author of “Invisible Man,” and John Updike, author of “Rabbit, … [Read more...] about National Medal of Arts Proves Stephen King Still Reigns
Back in the P.R.C.
Photos by Kelly RodriguezOne of my recent favorite things is replacing every song’s mention of New York love with Shanghai. Needless to say, I’ve been singing my rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Welcome to New York” everywhere since I developed a love for Shanghai, since spending the summer at this "New York on steroids" for Pepperdine's summer … [Read more...] about Back in the P.R.C.
‘Almost, Maine’ Opens with a Tale of Love this Tuesday
Photo by Danielle RomeoIf you’re a fan of romantic comedies, you know the charm many love stories like “Love Actually” or “He’s Just Not that Into You” can bring. Pepperdine Theatre is currently producing its own rendition of romance with “Almost, Maine,” which opens in Lindhurst Theatre on Sept. 29. “Almost, Maine” … [Read more...] about ‘Almost, Maine’ Opens with a Tale of Love this Tuesday
Rwandan Debaters Focus on Empowering Youth
Photo by Gabriella ChanThe iDebate Rwanda team was on campus recently as part of their national debate tour. Pepperdine hosted the debaters from Sept. 15 through 20. The team will visit 17 other colleges and universities within the next two months. The program has nearly 700 student participants and 22 schools in East Africa, according to the iDebate Rwanda website. The … [Read more...] about Rwandan Debaters Focus on Empowering Youth