Chris SegalAssistant Perspectives Editor A few years back at a family gathering, my sister’s boyfriend called me a hypocrite for telling him the disadvantages a.k.a. the side effects of taking ecstasy. I have never done an illegal drug and, according to him, if I wanted to understand what I was preaching, I needed to shut up and shoot up.Sadly to say, I never developed a drug … [Read more...] about Beware when trustworthy dealers go bad
Waves take one of three from Gauchos
NOAH GODWINAssistant Sports Editor DEALIN’: Pepperdine junior pitcher James Johnson throws against UCSB on Saturday. The Waves ended up losing the game 12-9 after play was suspended due to darkness.(Photo courtasy of Keith Novosel / Staff Photographer) The opening weekend of the season for Pepperdine baseball did not go exactly as planned, but the Waves were not beaten at home … [Read more...] about Waves take one of three from Gauchos
Indie counterculture brewing
James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor Since this is a culture of mass diversion and apathy toward things that matter, I’m going to forego talking about the president’s State of the Union address. Frankly, I didn’t watch the thing nor did I watch any reaction to it. Mind you, I wasn’t exactly alone. “American Idol” drew more viewers than the president’s Feb. 2 speech.So, forget … [Read more...] about Indie counterculture brewing
A&F markets sex; Vagina Monologues doesn’t
Jessica BlackstockStaff Writer On Feb. 18 and 19 “The Vagina Monologues” will take place at the Malibu Stage Company. “The Vagina Monologues” is a play written by Eve Ensler that is now performed around the country and the world. Yes, “The Vagina Monologues” talks about vaginas, and some might view some of the content as inappropriate. However, the goal of the production is … [Read more...] about A&F markets sex; Vagina Monologues doesn’t
Ben Young / Photo EditorIn Sync: Dance in Flight dancers rehearse in Smothers Theatre. The show will be performed Thursday and Friday night at 8 p.m.
Pep dance company electrifies Smothers Karin SabinStaff Writer Ben Young / Photo Editor The high-energy dance extraordinaire Dance in Flight is putting on its annual show where, this year, there truly is something for everybody. Performances, which are tonight and tomorrow night at 8 in Smothers Theatre, showcase dance genres ranging from modern, tap, can-can, Tahitian and … [Read more...] about Ben Young / Photo EditorIn Sync: Dance in Flight dancers rehearse in Smothers Theatre. The show will be performed Thursday and Friday night at 8 p.m.