CRYSTAL TAYLORStaff Writer Judy Garland, the star of “The Wizard of Oz,” was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars with one of the most tragic stories. Her career slowly faded away as drugs, alcohol and severe depression took over her life. In 1961, however, she gave the concert of her life at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Garland put on a three-hour performance of all her trademark … [Read more...] about Artist gets show ‘wright’
Estate opens doors to arts
Photo courtesy Brian Forrest NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer Art is meant to be seen, and Frederick R. Weisman was a firm believer of this truth. Along with his wife Billie Miliam Weisman, Frederick Weisman also believed that people should be exposed to expressionist works. “When you are so fortunate to be able to collect so much it’s not yours, it’s part of the world and you … [Read more...] about Estate opens doors to arts
KALA EUBANKS/staff photographer
‘Builders’ setting stage to scare HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer A frightened, anxiety-ridden family moves from room to room to escape the peculiar sound that haunts them. They isolate themselves from the rest of the world in hopes of escaping the threatening noise. Plagued by confusion and paranoia, the family members laugh one moment and act out with violence the next. This may … [Read more...] about KALA EUBANKS/staff photographer
Newest Halo takes gamers and sales by storm
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant Since 2005, gamers around the world have been waiting for the final installment of Halo, the first-person shooter video game that has been the most successful game on Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. On Sept. 25, Halo fans got their wish and Halo 3 was released. If you loved Halo 2, you are sure to be a fan of its sequel. Halo is the story of Master … [Read more...] about Newest Halo takes gamers and sales by storm
SARAH DAUGHERTY/Staff Photgrapher
Going back to ‘High School’ JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer Located just miles from the heart of the entertainment industry, Pepperdine is home to many talented models, musicians and actors. Junior Jessica Rotter and freshman Afton Whiddon are two student singers who recently lent their vocal talents to the “High School Musical 2” soundtrack. In 2006, Disney released a surprise … [Read more...] about SARAH DAUGHERTY/Staff Photgrapher
