ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art & Design Editor STEPHANIE TANIZAR Assistant Perspectives Editor A single mother manually typed the first story of a messy-haired British wizard in 1995. She couldn’t afford a proper computer. Each change meant retyping the entire chapter from scratch. Today, that impoverished writer and her wizard schoolboy have become household names. The latest … [Read more...] about Rowling is right with ‘Harry Potter’ lawsuit
Opening the stage in a dark ‘shadow’
CASSIE ROBERTSONStaff Writer Nestled in a cove-like area near Zuma Beach along Pacific Coast Highway, the Malibu Stage Company’s small and inviting Zuma Repertory Theatre exemplifies the best aspects of Malibu’s thriving artistic community. Students may be surprised to learn that the Malibu Stage Company’s first production was at Smothers Theatre here at Pepperdine. Now, a … [Read more...] about Opening the stage in a dark ‘shadow’
Interim basketball coach takes reigns
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer Pepperdine’s basketball program ended another era sooner than it hoped. After less than two years as the head coach of the men’s basketball team, Vance Walberg resigned last Thursday, citing family issues as the cause. Later in the day, Athletic Director John Watson named assistant coach Eric Bridgeland the interim head coach. Bridgeland and Watson … [Read more...] about Interim basketball coach takes reigns
Voter demographics, candidate strategies add interest to primaries
RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer Primary season pressed on for both Democrats and Republicans as they squared off yet again in Nevada last weekend. Though the primaries took place in the same state, they couldn’t have been any more different. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D—N.Y., won a close contest over Sen. Barack Obama, D—Ill., (John Edwards placed a distant third) while Mitt Romney was … [Read more...] about Voter demographics, candidate strategies add interest to primaries
Heigl delivers laughs ‘27’ times
NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor “27 Dresses” hits a home run as a smart and funny comedy men and women can enjoy together. This undeniable hit brings Katherine Heigl to the forefront as a talented comedic actress and a charismatic leading lady. This fun-loving romantic comedy is a great light-hearted movie and wonderful way to kick off the New Year. Leading lady Heigl captures the … [Read more...] about Heigl delivers laughs ‘27’ times