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
Face in the Crowd
By Sarah Pye Assistant Lifestyles Editor Junior Jennifer Williamson may be an employee of the Pepperdine mailroom, but she swears she’s not going to go “postal” any time soon. Williamson has worked for Pepperdine mail services for 2 1/2 years, and said she loves it — along with many other aspects of this university. This Fresno native is happy to be living here in Malibu, so … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd
In a galaxy far, far away
By Janea Brown Lifestyles Editor Go outside, look up and find the brightest star. That star is over four light years away, and it’s the closest star to the earth. That means the light shining from the star is over four years old by the time it is visible to any stargazer. The mysteries of the sky have intrigued humans for centuries, making stargazing a natural … [Read more...] about In a galaxy far, far away