Imagine: You want to speak but you cannot. You try to open your eyes but your brain cannot send the signals. Senior Kari Kraakevik went through this making her presence at Pepperdine a true feat. Kraakevik is a miracle survivor of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). She started playing the clarinet at age six. However when she was 15 years old and already a talented musician Kraakevik … [Read more...] about Triumph over TTS
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Malibu archives city history
Pepperdine University Libraries with the help of broadcast students is creating a Malibu historical collection to chronicle the growth of Malibu from the 1800s to present day. With the Malibu historical collection Pepperdine seeks to establish a repository for documents related to the history of Malibu and its residents. The project which will be available in late spring or … [Read more...] about Malibu archives city history
'Just not that into' it
"What if you have met the woman of your life but you are married to someone else?" This quotation is a good example of the mood that encompasses the whole film of "He's Just Not That Into You." It's a big-budget Hollywood soap opera. That being said the film is not a complete failure. Although mediocre throughout the film does have some highlights of good acting and thematic … [Read more...] about 'Just not that into' it
Former Waves return to Malibu
Waves fans near and far and young and old will gather on campus for what organizers promise to be a jam-packed Homecoming weekend.Tighter finances across campus and the country have not diminished the size of the budget according to Homecoming 2009 organizers in the Seaver Alumni Office. Seaver College's Homecoming and Reunions Manager Tara Lawrence said because sponsorships … [Read more...] about Former Waves return to Malibu
Bistro Ka tempts sushi beginners
Fighting off carbs? Concerned about those expensive pizzas that are taking a toll on both waistline and wallet? Perhaps it is time to embrace the latest zen food craze - sushi. Oh sure it's been around for a while but honestly who wants to dive right into ordering raw expensive fish? What if something goes horribly wrong? These probing questions can easily be dealt with if one … [Read more...] about Bistro Ka tempts sushi beginners