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
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JuicyCampus closes Pep reflects
Nearly a year after Pepperdine rejected the Student Government Association's request to ban JuicyCampus on the University server, the economic crisis forced the infamous college gossip Web site to shut down on Thursday, Feb. 5.Our growth outpaced our ability to muster the resources needed to survive the economic downturn said JuicyCampus Founder Matt Ivester in a statement … [Read more...] about JuicyCampus closes Pep reflects
Greeks gather 'strength_' online
Facebook has Mark Zuckerburg. MySpace has Tom Anderson. The newly opened GreekStrength.com has ... Oprah? According to its creators she is the source of inspiration for the site."The idea for GreekStrength.com actually came from a dream I had said Jerry Sneed a senior at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. I dreamt I was on the Oprah show and told her … [Read more...] about Greeks gather 'strength_' online
Faculty demands political balance
The Proposition 8 spotlight has some faculty and staff arguing that Pepperdine has been branded as a far-right institution damaging the university's credibility as a place of scholarship.To combat that impression faculty from a variety of fields formed a new initiative called the Pepperdine Coalition for Balance on Tuesday Feb. 3. The goal is to bring more diverse speakers to … [Read more...] about Faculty demands political balance
Lily Allen sings from her soul
Who honestly thought Lily Allen would make it this far? In this post-major label music world female pop stars crash and burn with the seasons and new ones rise with a MySpace page and blog in hand. For every Allen there is a Winehouse waiting in the wings.Allen has drunkenly sparred with everyone from Katy Perry to Elton John at awards shows since her bright and refreshing 2006 … [Read more...] about Lily Allen sings from her soul