Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox Another highly anticipated film with a talented director and all-star cast, "The Revenant" has already garnered substantial critical and commercial success. The 1820s wilderness survival story has already won some 29 awards and has accumulated a notable 12 Academy Award nominations. These are awards and nominations well deserved; "The … [Read more...] about ‘The Revenant’ Bares Impressive Talent
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The Best Bookstores in LA – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Evelyn Lee and Rachal Marquez Some of the best independent booksellers are in Pepperdine’s own backyard. Each store offers something different. Venture out to satisfy your literary longings. The Last Bookstore Location: 8/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Book selection: 8/10 453 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 Phone: (213) 488-0599 Open … [Read more...] about The Best Bookstores in LA – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Put Some Pepp in your Step
Photo by Rachal MarquezClimbing the stairs of Pepperdine, one starts to rethink life. With every step, as legs burn and lungs contract to the size of shrunken pears, confidence in cardio declines. While one option would be to lie down in the fetal position and pray that the UFO pictured in last week’s “National Enquirer” would come for its next abduction, why … [Read more...] about Put Some Pepp in your Step
Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
Art by Peau Porotesano We’ve all been through it: You’re walking to class, and you pass someone you know. They say hi, so you’re obligated to return the greeting. Thus the small talk ensues and the distracted smiles and head nods continue. It’s not that you don’t want to say hi or see how they’re doing, but on the way to class isn’t exactly the ideal time to hear … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Small–talk Endemic Strikes Pepperdine’s Campus
Pick two: sleep, grades or social life
Art by Jacklyn Maza There’s a long-standing joke that as a student, we have three options: sleep, good grades and a social life. Students may choose only two. Given that grades and a social life usually take priority, most of us have given up on the hope of a good night’s rest. It is a dream and a whisper of days gone by, and sleep deprivation has become a trademark of … [Read more...] about Pick two: sleep, grades or social life
