By Sarah PyeAssistant Lifestyles Editor Barrientos. Samantha Barrientos. You may think you’ve never heard of her — but, if you’re a user of Pepperdine e-mail, you’d better think again. Barrientos, a freshman, is none other than the author of that now-notorious first reply to the SGA HAWC “requests” survey. She mistakenly e-mailed the entire Pepperdine population in response to … [Read more...] about Face In The Crowd
Lent offers time of penitence and reflection
By Thomas VandergonContributing Writer Many Christians joined in the devotion of Lent, which began yesterday on Ash Wednesday. Lent is a season of prayer, fasting and charity that has its roots in the early Christian church. Although it is unclear how the 40 days of Lent actually began, it is certain that by the early part of the 4th century, from the Council of Nicea (circa … [Read more...] about Lent offers time of penitence and reflection
Star dancer takes flight on stage
By Michelle Rihovsky Staff Writer As she furiously dances across the Green Valley High School stage, determined to pick up yet another national dance championship title, the unthinkable happens. Her halter strap snaps, threatening a disruption in her routine, not to mention eternal embarrassment. But she makes a quick adjustment and keeps on dancing. The team ends up winning … [Read more...] about Star dancer takes flight on stage
Face in the Crowd: Pete Awad
By Janea Brown Lifestyles Editor Some students like “super senior” Pete Awad just can’t seem to get away from Pepperdine — he plans to graduate in April after five years. Awad simply moved from one beach to another when he came to Malibu from his hometown, Manhattan Beach. Awad grew up with two sisters — Myra, who is a teacher, and Maryan, who is in medical school. Awad said … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Pete Awad
Florence: Road trip replaces train ride
By JJ Bowman Whether to get away from the banality of dorm life or see a great concert hundreds of miles away, students have been enjoying road trips for years. Sometimes, the only reason to take a road trip is the need for release from the confines of a city and feel fresh air and open road. That couldn’t have been more necessary than in Florence. Although the city delights … [Read more...] about Florence: Road trip replaces train ride