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RACHEL JOHNSONSraff Writer Prospective Pepperdine freshmen around the world are likely breathing a sign of relief this week after suffering through the usual deadline panic Sunday, the application deadline for Seaver College. Considering recent trends, this group of fresh applicants is also likely to be somewhat lopsided, with women applicants outnumbering men. According to … [Read more...] about Growing gender gap not just a Pep trend

Carissa MarshWashington, D.C. Columnist “Life in drive.” That may be the latest slogan for the Ford Motor Company, but it has also been the motto for much of my adult life. However, as I prepared for my semester in D.C., it became apparent to me that there was one thing I would not be able to pack: my black 1998 Chevy Cavalier. My lack of a car was not directly my main problem … [Read more...] about Same country, different world

Audrey ReedEditor in Chief America is in love with Orange County. It’s a beautiful place with even more beautiful people. Best of all, the problems that arise squarely within county lines can be solved in 30 or 60 minute intervals. That’s why the Orange County-based television show, “Arrested Development,” is holding its breath until Fox announces next season’s line-up.  While … [Read more...] about ‘Arrested’ creates less glam OC

MARY WISNIEWSKI A&E Assistant Freshman Michelle Howell said she likes to hear bands perform live, to be with friends as well as to get off campus. “Music is part of my life,” she said. “I always have something playing.” Senior Angie Brij also aid she enjoys listening to live music because “live shows have a social aspect and provide a different scene,” she said. For … [Read more...] about Finding fresh new gigs

Jessica OniStaff Writer The comfy, log cabin-inspired interior of the Sunset House of Blues slowly came to a whisper Monday night, as a pair of heavy royal blue curtains were pulled back in increments to reveal a tiny black piano. A spotlight zeroed in on the man seated at the piano, 25-year-old Jason Wade, lead singer and guitarist of the mellow Los Angeles-based rock band, … [Read more...] about Lifehouse befriends crowd