SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant Wismann was the first-place winner at the National Opera Association’s (NOA) vocal competition Jan. 7 in Ann Arbor, Mich. When Wismann found out she was the first-place winner, she could not believe the news. “When they called my name, I just couldn’t stop smiling. My cheeks even started to hurt, because I just couldn’t stop,” Wismann said. … [Read more...] about Senior soprano places first at NOA
Bob Marley more than magical green leaf
Hanna Chu A&E Editor Just as movies have theme songs, there are songs fitting of different moments in life, and right now, in light of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the week of Peace, Hope and Justice, Bob Marley is the musician of choice. Normally, I’m not a huge fan of reggae, and the only song I knew that I liked is “I Shot the Sheriff,” but I popped the CD in my … [Read more...] about Bob Marley more than magical green leaf
‘Arrested’ creates less glam OC
Audrey ReedEditor in Chief America is in love with Orange County. It’s a beautiful place with even more beautiful people. Best of all, the problems that arise squarely within county lines can be solved in 30 or 60 minute intervals. That’s why the Orange County-based television show, “Arrested Development,” is holding its breath until Fox announces next season’s line-up. While … [Read more...] about ‘Arrested’ creates less glam OC
St. Aidan’s church offers the sound of music
KARLI KINGStaff Writer There is a small church that sits in the hills a few miles north of Pepperdine on Pacific Coast Highway. Every Sunday morning, a group of believers gathers there to worship. The small church is filled with modest wooden pews, an organ and brightly colored stained glass windows. A carved wooden crucifix hangs over the altar. This is St. Aidan’s Episcopal … [Read more...] about St. Aidan’s church offers the sound of music
Face in the crowd
CHRIS MAYERLiving Assistant It has been said that all people are all searching for something. Whether it’s a set of car keys, a meaningful relationship or God, individuals spend much of their lives in pursuit of different ends. Senior Colby Peterson takes this quest to another level by applying it to all parts of his life. Never settling for the given answers and always thirsty … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd