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LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Except for maybe a bout of athlete’s foot, dancers and fungus are not things thought of usually in tandem. But in the case of the Pilobolus Dance Theatre Company, fungus and dance unabashedly unite. The show, full of awesome innovation and spectacular creativity, does not actually feature fungus on stage. Rather, the meaning of the strange name … [Read more...] about Pilobolus puts the fun in fungus

CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Editor’s Note: This is the third of a seven-part series featuring fun, out-of-the-ordinary activities to do each day of the week. It is the perfect guide for those who find themselves searching for new ways to spend their nights. Affectionately called the “hump day,” Wednesdays hold the precarious position of the middle of the week. It’s a hump … [Read more...] about Wednesday happenings offer midweek break

JESSICA ROTTERStaff Writer While the name Bruce Hornsby may not ring a bell with most Pepperdine students, the singer-songwriter and pianist, who has been going strong in the music business for more than 20 years, is definitely someone to get to know. The three-time Grammy winner — who is up for best pop instrumental performance this year for “Song H” from his “Intersections” … [Read more...] about Audience pays homage to accomplished musician

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore are bringing entertaining romantic comedies back to theaters with their new movie, “Because I Said So.” The film provides audiences that have been disappointed lately with theater options a refreshing and classic romantic comedy that offers carefree entertainment. Milly, played by Moore, is the youngest of three sisters … [Read more...] about Duo shines in ‘Because’

SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor She dressed that afternoon in a black cat outfit with white pointy ears on the top of her head, to match all her friends from dance class. She had practiced the routine in class over and over. At 3 years old, Hayley McClelland took the stage as a dancer for the first time. She has never looked back. McClelland, a Pepperdine alumna and … [Read more...] about Tip-top tap star stamps her mark on dance world