By Selina Ruiz Staff Writer There will be no room for “Mickey Mouse” topics at the Second Annual Womack Persuasive Speech Contest, according to Public Speaking Coordinator William “Rick” Rowland. Rowland said the speech topics covered at this semester’s public speaking contest must be “cutting edge and relevant in the news today.” The contest, reserved for this semester’s … [Read more...] about Speech 180 gears up for persuasive speaking contest
Riswick is, like, so not nice to hot pop stars
By Britney Spears (But really by James Riswick, News Editor) It may surprise you, but I am a frequent reader of the Graphic. I have, like, always enjoyed your big pictures. Pepperdine’s name is also kinda like Pepsi who I’m a spokesperson for. Well not any more, that dang Shakira has taken my place and she doesn’t even speak English good. I’m writing this column response to … [Read more...] about Riswick is, like, so not nice to hot pop stars
A taste of little Italy by the sea
Allegria restaurant offers an authentic and scrumptious, though pricey, taste that will take you back to your traveling days in Rome and Venice. By Sarah Pye Living Editor If there’s one secret to dining at Malibu’s intimate Italian eatery Allegria, it is certainly this: “Eat early.” Dinner is served promptly at 5 p.m., and even mid-week, the place fills up fast. But be among … [Read more...] about A taste of little Italy by the sea
‘Elf’ finds home for the holidays
By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor Christmas movies are usually filled with cheesy jokes and cliché plots. Take the case of the 1998 teeny-bopper movie “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” starring Jessica Biel and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. The movie explores the story of a college student who struggles to get home in time for Christmas; in the meantime he finds the true meaning … [Read more...] about ‘Elf’ finds home for the holidays
Something smells fishy
DVD version of ‘Finding Nemo’ offers fun features, dazzling screensavers and two versions of a great film. By Peter Celauro A&E Editor The last thing you’d want to put in your VCR is a fish. Thankfully, DVD players are a different story. Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” DVD is so jam-packed full of great movie and fun features, you won’t want to take these fish OUT of the … [Read more...] about Something smells fishy