OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer Almost everyone longs to flock to the Big Apple to soak in the culture and exquisite art the city has to offer among its numerous theaters and museums. New York City is, for many, the pinnacle of cultural excitement and the center of everything sophisticated. The polished art galleries, brightly-lit billboards, and the underground-like theaters … [Read more...] about Culture from coast to coast
Writer of everything
NINA HANNAStaff Writer Pepperdine University professor Gary Galles is no ordinary teacher. Having taught at Seaver College for the past 25 years, he has established himself as a longtime and distinguished professor of economics. But a better title might be Writer of Everything. Galles’ collections include hundreds of articles and opinion pieces. His writings have appeared in, … [Read more...] about Writer of everything
Professor looks to “carpe diem” wherever he goes
STEWART HOStaff Writer Despite being the new guy in the Communications Division, he cheerfully waves and greets passing professors and students from his office. “Hey Gary!” says Professor Johny Garner without missing a beat as his colleague passes by his door. Garner, upon being hired last year by Pepperdine University, moved with his wife and black lab puppy “Snickers” in … [Read more...] about Professor looks to “carpe diem” wherever he goes
Good as Gould
NAOMI BYRDStaff Writer Settlers were attracted to California because of a shiny yellowish substance that would make them rich. Gold! The Gould’s, however, were attracted to this state for different reasons. Professor Kara Gould is one of the new Communication Division teachers at Pepperdine University. Hearing the journey that brought her here to Malibu, one is able to key … [Read more...] about Good as Gould
Pepperdine grad-student represents internationally
STEVEN ARNOLDStaff Writer The average undergraduate student at Pepperdine University may only recognize Francesca Smith by one simple phrase. “Move it football head!” the coined phrase of Helga G. Pataki, a character on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series “Hey Arnold.” Smith voiced the cold yet emotional character, noted for her lament-filled adolescent monologues. Smith, a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine grad-student represents internationally