Art by Brooke MuschottThe life of a surfer can be pretty self-centered, whether consciously or unconsciously so. With the exception of tandem surfing (where a man and woman surf together on one board and perform lifts and tricks while riding waves) the sport involves out-paddling a crowd of other people just to claim one wave and surf it without interference. Surfing involves … [Read more...] about Surfing should bring joy to people everywhere
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Pepperdine Relay for Life: Sleep Deprived for a Cure
Photo by Alysha Tsuji Pepperdine raises over $14,000 for the American Cancer Society "I kind of knew right away from that first phone call that it was different,” Kathy Osborne said. Every year the 48 year old has a mammogram as a precaution, as recommended by her doctor. Because she was adopted, she has no solid record of her family history and whether or not it contains … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Relay for Life: Sleep Deprived for a Cure
Hamlet Meets Death Row: Students Perform Shakespeare Classic
Photo Courtesy of Michael Thomas-Visgar Pepperdine students are bringing the Shakespeare classic Hamlet to life this weekend in a unique interpretation. “We’ve taken the story of Hamlet and we’ve set it modern day on death row,” director Michael Thomas-Visgar said. Thomas-Visgar created the concept a year and a half ago for his senior directing project. He decided to … [Read more...] about Hamlet Meets Death Row: Students Perform Shakespeare Classic
Nam Knows Best: Not Good At Anything
A little (pity) party never killed nobody Last night, my roommate won an award for the Accounting Society along with a handsome scholarship. Last week, one of my good friends was selected as a Fullbright Scholar, one of the most prestigious recognitions that any student anywhere could ever achieve... like, ever. Another one of my friends is launching a new app called “College … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Not Good At Anything
‘Three Lenses’ depicts a snapshot of internment
Photo courtesy of Abel Cine The Japanese-American internment of the 1940s is unquestionably one of the darkest moments in American history. For those who are unaware, the Japanese-American internment was a motion instigated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to round up all the Japanese-Americans and place them in concentration camps. This sad event is a blight on the United … [Read more...] about ‘Three Lenses’ depicts a snapshot of internment