Elice GiorgioneA&E Assistant The now infamous term “Stepford Wife” was coined back in the mid-1970s when the popular novel by Ira Levin was turned into a film for the first time. The original “The Stepford Wives” was dark, cynical and suspenseful, telling the story of a woman who moves to the suburbs with her husband only to discover the idyllic town of Stepford has a … [Read more...] about ‘Stepford’ remake lacks satire
Fall Family Faire
Patrick NolandNewswaves 26 Reporter Families from all over came to enjoy the Fall Family Faire on October 24th. The City of Calabasas and the Chamber of Commerce brought families together with a number of activities that got people excited about Halloween. The event was held at Juan Bautista de Anza Park and featured ring tossing, bowling, pumpkin painting, and a climbing … [Read more...] about Fall Family Faire
Voices heard; cuts revised
Joann GroffNews Editor Graham Shea / Asst. PhotoDean Baird addresses students during September's open forum Seaver Dean David Baird has sent his official budget cut recommendations to the provost, and the document reflects something many members of the Pepperdine community didn’t expect to see — revisions. In February, Baird announced that $1.6 million would be collected from … [Read more...] about Voices heard; cuts revised
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James RiswickAssociate Editor A lot has changed in the century of movies and the half century of television. Yesterday’s on-screen restrictions on language, violence and sex seem laughable today. There’s no more need for married couples to sleep in separate beds; however, the conservative undertones that created those restrictions are still very much alive in the 21st … [Read more...] about This column has been rated R by the MPAA
Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class
Sarah CarrilloLiving Editor Judge Jim Gray, who is running for senator on the Libertarian ticket, recently visited Pepperdine to speak to students about his campaign and the “War on Drugs,” which is one of his main platforms. Gray, who is taking a year off from his job as a Superior Court judge, has also written a book titled “Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do … [Read more...] about Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class