Sophomore celebrates star-struck birthday Having to work on your birthday is not an ideal situation, but meeting the starring actress of “The Glasshouse,” Rita Wilson, can brighten anyone’s birthday. Spending her 19th birthday last Saturday working at Malibu Kitchen, sophomore Jessica Ward met Wilson and her two-time Oscar-winning husband, Tom Hanks. Ward’s boss, who is … [Read more...] about Etc. A glimpse into the life of students, faculty and staff.
FaceInTheCrowd: Matt Slaughter
By Kyle JorreySports Editor Ever panic at the sight of a white Honda Accord creeping by you on Seaver Drive seemingly without a driver in the front seat? Don’t worry, put down that cell phone and tell Public Safety to return to their cars — it’s only Matt Slaughter — you just can’t see him. With his seat down, sunglasses on and one hand on the wheel, this Pepperdine junior … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd: Matt Slaughter
Global Gab: London crew fulfills their quest during great Greek adventure
By Sarah PyeGraphic Correspondent Gather ‘round, friends, and let me tell you a tale. It is a tale of some 40 brave adventurers who set out one cold, early October morning to seek their fortunes (or at very least, some authentic-looking souvenirs) in the ancient and historical land of Greece. They went for the glory, they went for the thrill, but, most of all they went … [Read more...] about Global Gab: London crew fulfills their quest during great Greek adventure
Halloween history: From Celts to Saints
By Amy FloromStaff Writer Halloween usually brings one thing to most people’s minds—the candy. However, this is not all there is to Halloween. This holiday began over 2,000 years ago when the Celtics celebrated their new year on Nov. 1. The night before, Oct. 31, they celebrated Samhain, when the ghosts and spirits of the dead were believed to return to Earth. To celebrate … [Read more...] about Halloween history: From Celts to Saints
Haunting Hollywood…and beyond
From spooky to spectacular, Southern California has its fair share of historical Halloween haunts in and around Tinseltown.By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer Poltergeists, paranormal activity and things that go bump in the night may be more common than one might think in Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. Buildings and ships from here to San Diego have all been … [Read more...] about Haunting Hollywood…and beyond