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ALISSA SMITHStaff Writer With the vibrancy of bold color and the simplicity of easy shape, Billy Al Bengston has reemerged in the culture of Pop and Color field painting in the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, “Made in California.” Combining artists of different mediums among different decades and traditions, the exhibit is comprised of west coast artists … [Read more...] about Bengston brings more than Pop to Weisman’s collection

CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer In celebration of fifteen years at Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus, the Frederick R. Weisman museum is showcasing the works of California-based artists. The “Made in California” exhibit ends on December 16. Situated on the far wall of the central gallery room is a mammoth untitled painting by Bay Area artist Doug Argue. Scale is one of the most … [Read more...] about Scale of Argue’s painting brings an extra textual element to the piece

STEPHANIE REWStaff Writer Plato once described humans — and, on a grander scale, society — as being comprised of distinct parts working toward one harmonious whole. We are constantly making both conscious and unconscious decisions, having to differentiate between contrary forces in our souls (and ultimately the world) in order to achieve the balance we naturally tend to seek. … [Read more...] about Herbert’s piece worth more than just a passing glance

Politics — Debate schedule set for 2008 presidential race WASHINGTON — The first debate would be at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, with the second on October 7 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and the third on October 15 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/19/AR2007111900943.html U.S. — Top … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 19, 2007)

Politics — Democrats debate in Vegas LAS VEGAS — As expected, Sen. Hillary Clinton's rivals once again came out swinging at Thursday night's Democratic debate, but this time, Clinton swung back. http://www.lvrj.com/news/11424696.html U.S. — Senate Republicans halt latest plan for troop withdrawals WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Republicans blocked the latest Democratic effort to … [Read more...] about TOP 5 STORIES (November 16, 2007)