Pepperdine Graphic

More than 200 students descended into Smothers Theatre on the evening of Jan. 31 as Pepperdine geared up for its first concert in more than 18 months. Five members of the American rock band Mae set up their instruments and strapped on their guitars as they began to play their first song released this year "The House That Fire Built." Their goal for 2009 is not to debut the … [Read more...] about Mae performs in Smothers

What do you think of the Graphic? We posed this question recently in focus groups involving 38 Seaver College students selected to represent differing grade levels majors and living arrangements. Twelve students from Ken Waters' Public Affairs Reporting class conducted the groups from Jan. 20 to Jan. 25. A summary of kudos critiques and suggestions are listed below. Tell us … [Read more...] about Editorial: Graphic wants your input

For some reason it was difficult to settle on a thought for the column today. As usual there were plenty of thoughts and ideas firing off in my head - too many really - but I couldn't nail just one down. I am usually motivated enough about a particular matter to stay focused on it but this time that was just not the case. There are simply too many issues to be addressed too … [Read more...] about Faith. Love. Coco Puffs: Paying Love Forward

Pirouettes high kicks and perhaps even "crip walking" are all sights to be seen tonight at Dance in Flight Pepperdine's student-run dance production. This year will mark the 16th anniversary of its beginnings in the Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre where a small group of 10 students created and performed the first production. This year 67 student dancers will take the stage … [Read more...] about 'Dance in Flight' awaits

An "F" is a bad grade to get anywhere.In American Lung Association's annual report Malibu received an F for overall tobaco control.Malibu firefighters say they don't see what good comes from smoking and that these laws needed to be tightened up as smoking is a detriment to one's health and saftey.Local coffee shops and restaurans have removed ashtrays from their outdoor seating … [Read more...] about Malibu Gets an "F"