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Pepperdine's Songfest 2012 is just around the corner

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One of Pepperdine’s greatest traditional productions since 1973, Songfest, is just around the corner and calling for all students interested in participating as it is expected to be better than ever this year. Known for being an exceptional show that combines music, theater and dance, Songfest allows groups of Pepperdine students come together and compete to win the highly … [Read more...] about Pepperdine's Songfest 2012 is just around the corner

Dance in Flight: A portrayal of the dichotomus themes of technology and nature

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[youtube C47H-t4HEYo] Pepperdine’s annual performances of Dance in Flight (DIF) begin this week, opening with tonight’s performance at 8 p.m. This year’s DIF carries the theme of “Technology vs. Nature.” The show begins very mechanically, emphasizing humanity’s reliance on technology and social media, and transitioning into the spiritual world of human feelings and … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight: A portrayal of the dichotomus themes of technology and nature

My life on the Z-list: Roll in the nude

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In the beginning there was food, animals and nudity. Life was perfect. But after the original A-listers ate the dang juicy fruit, “The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them” (Genesis 3:21). This, to me, is the most tragic single verse in the Bible (the crucifixion was devastating, but occurred over a multi-verse span). Before this event, … [Read more...] about My life on the Z-list: Roll in the nude

‘The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy’

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The New York trio Nada Surf released their seventh alternative rock album “The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy,” on Jan. 24, their first compilation of original songs since 2008’s “Lucky.” Formed in 1992 by guitarist/vocalist Matthew Caws, drummer/back-up vocalist Ira Elliot and bassist/back-up vocalist Daniel Lorca, Nada Surf almost immediately got their name on the charts … [Read more...] about ‘The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy’

‘Albert Nobbs’ fails to address bigger topic

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Any time a movie chooses to deal with subjects of this contentious nature (i.e. homosexuality, cross dressing, trans-gender, etc.) they are setting themselves up for even stronger criticism than films are already put through anyway. Most people, I would venture to say, find this fact a good thing, as these films explore very personal and sensitive issues in many people’s lives. … [Read more...] about ‘Albert Nobbs’ fails to address bigger topic