By Rosy BanksStaff Writer Junior Shawn McCollum is an actor who sees his roles not just as entertainment, but as vehicles to teach important lessons. He brings an unlikely hero, Montag, to life as the lead in "Fahrenheit 451,” a play based on Ray Bradbury's 1953 novel that presents a futuristic society where firemen actually start fires in order to burn books. The … [Read more...] about Claim 2 Fame: Actor enjoys the challenge of theater
Calendar
Concerts Jan. 23 • Jessica Simpson at Legoland Jan. 24 • India Arie at The Grove of Anaheim •The St. Matthews Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s Church • Gin Blossoms at Canyon Club • No Secrets at El Rey Theatre • Blindside at Glass House Jan. 25 • Faith Prince at Smothers Theatre • Johnny Winte at Coach House •Ashanti and Eve at Arrowhead Pond • Wallflowers at … [Read more...] about Calendar
News Briefs
Seaver graduate's miraculous recovery covered by CNN, L.A. Times In late December, Pepperdine alumnus Ryan Corbin was featured on a Christmas special of “Larry King Live” on CNN and in an Los Angeles Times article about the power of prayer. Corbin suffered severe brain injuries from a fall he sustained in June 2001. As he lay in a coma, doctors doubted that he would recover … [Read more...] about News Briefs
President’s holiday card missing Christmas
By Laura VarneyStaff Writer “In the turning of time, celebration is the energy that roles us forward. So we turn once again to life, to joy, to family warmth, to a season of incredible hope. We wish you the brightest holiday season ever.” Most of you probably don’t recognize this message, but it is from Pepperdine’s President Dr. Andrew K. Benton’s “holiday” card sent to … [Read more...] about President’s holiday card missing Christmas
Water polo falls one point short of taking the crown
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor The chance has passed for the 2002 Pepperdine men’s water polo team, but the dream will remain alive, for there are those who will try again next year at the possibility of claiming the NCAA crown. The Waves ended their season with a crushing 9-8 loss to UC Berkeley in the championship game of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation … [Read more...] about Water polo falls one point short of taking the crown