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“The Fence” delves into the issues of border control and immigration, but fails to live up to its comedic potential due to an amateur cast. DIANA ALVAREZStaff Writer When you mix an excellent idea with individuals who vary in talent, they produce a blunder, and that is exactly what happened with “The Fence,” a play that attempts to break the tension between the Tex-Mex … [Read more...] about Hot topic  straddles ‘Fence,’ but performance lacks spice

CARISSA MARSHA & E Editor The story of a peasant girl who becomes a princess is a common one, and the rags to riches tale is an often overused theme. But long before there was Cinderella or Annie, there was Esther, who not only rose from poverty to become the Queen of Persia but rose against the law of the land to save her people from genocide. The amazing story of Esther … [Read more...] about Biblical story comes to life

ASHLYEE HICKMANA&E Assistant Editor Most would not volunteer to be in the infamous gruesome shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's horrifying masterpiece, “Psycho.” Running from a fleet of aliens bent on world obliteration as in “War of the Worlds” would not be considered a walk in the park either. But for those who think they are willing to test the extent of their courage, … [Read more...] about Spine-tingling studio tour

OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer I admit that I was initially hesitant to go see a concert that featured bands that were practically unknown to me. “Wait, who’s playing?” was the response I got from most people, accompanied by an eyebrow raise, when I told them about going to see a concert last Friday. Despite this, I decided to ignore my inner skeptic and take advantage of the … [Read more...] about New bands rival old favorites

AIRAN SCRUBY & ALLISON DAVISNews Editor and Staff Writer The first-ever Malibu Celebration of Film is underway this week, and the future of the new film festival is in the hands of Pepperdine students, according to one professor who has been integral to planning this year’s event.Dr. Michael Gose, a professor of Humanities and a member of the new festival’s Board of … [Read more...] about Film fest brings new stars to Malibu