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ANNA WEBBERA&E Assistant Editor Mat Kearney struggles in an industry where it is hard to be original. It seems every singer/songwriter is pigeonholed to the John Mayer style of subtle pop, a comparison that is hard to break. Even Mayer himself is breaking away from the cookie-cutter singer/songwriter mold with his bluesy roots rock band, the John Mayer Trio.Having just … [Read more...] about Christian singer-songwriter battles musical and religious stereotypes

PETER HAMILTONStaff Writer “School for Scoundrels” is a failed attempt to take a somewhat clever idea for a film and make it funny. For those who enjoy poor acting, writing and a slew of clichéd lines in second-rate comedies, then this film is definitely for you.Directed and written by Todd Phillips (“Road Trip,” “Old School”) with the help of Scott Armstrong (“Starsky and … [Read more...] about ‘School’ flunks funny test

ASHLYEE HICKMANA&E Assistant Kala Eubanks/Staff photographer Imagine walking on a stage with the task of entertaining a crowd on the spot — no lines, no reshoots, just hit or miss comedy. The Pepperdine Improve Troupe (PIT) does just that, and the good-humored group has it down to a science — a very funny science. For PIT seniors Kari Miller, Lissette Jean-Marie and Dean … [Read more...] about Meet the PIT

LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant The tango is a lot like fire. Forever living and breathing, changing and moving, it has often times been described as the dance of love or lust. Either way, there is no denying that this is a smoldering art form. Brimming with intrigue, it can ravage a desire so forceful that there is nothing to do but give in. Tango Fire features the dance … [Read more...] about Tango Fire brings heat to campus

CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Tucked away within the hilly terrain of the Santa Monica Mountains, but still harboring a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean, the Getty Villa’s lush site provides the perfect setting for a museum that focuses on the three civilizations that dominated the ancient Mediterranean world more than 1,000 years ago.The Villa was designed by Boston-based Machado … [Read more...] about Getty Villa: House of Antiquity