By Evelyn Barge Living Assistant It was an evening full of lights, cameras and action at the sixth annual Pepperdine Video Festival March 16. This year’s festival showcased 24 works, all by Pepperdine students, in five categories: comedic short, news package, documentary, dramatic short and music video. “Every year the entries get better and better,” said Susan Salas, … [Read more...] about Admit One: Pepperdine Video Festival takes center stage
Senior sings her way through Songfest
Claim to Fame By Jen Clay A&E Editor In her four years at Pepperdine, senior Cristina Dohmen will finally experience the thrill of performing at Pepperdine’s annual Songfest. And she’s jumping in head first. As one of this year’s seven Songfest hosts, Dohmen will be responsible for entertaining the sold-out Smothers crowds with dance, song and drama. Not an easy job, but … [Read more...] about Senior sings her way through Songfest
Students Against Homophobia club can’t find sponsor for Tolerance Day
By Sara Rosner Staff Writer As the nation debates gay rights in the city halls of Boston and San Francisco, members of the Pepperdine community are also approaching the sensitive subject of homosexuality by attempting to create the Students Against Homophobia Club. “The time we are in right now is one of the most profound in the entire gay rights movement,” sophomore Grant … [Read more...] about Students Against Homophobia club can’t find sponsor for Tolerance Day
The Big Dance is still the best sports ticket on the planet
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Appropriately, the first signs of the wonderful warm days of summer to come arrived at just about the time college fans were treated with the greatest event in the history of sport — the NCAA tournament. Sure, the Roman Colosseum had its days, but could there really be any suspense, any unpredictability, in a match between people and lions? And … [Read more...] about The Big Dance is still the best sports ticket on the planet
Attack of the ads: Bush chooses higher ground
By Scott Withycombe Contributing Writer It is amazing how quickly this election year is heating up. Although the presidential election will not take place until Nov. 2, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are now fighting furiously for the hearts, minds and votes of what appears to be a nation divided 50-50 at the polls. The attacks on Bush are not new. Democratic partisans … [Read more...] about Attack of the ads: Bush chooses higher ground