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Undoubtedly they have been seen - the canvas odd-looking shoes sported by what seems to be half the campus. Some are covered in writing with phrases like "be the change." Others are paint splattered patterned or just plain black. All bare the small tag with a single word - "Toms." But this shoe is so much more than the typical fashion statement and Pepperdine students are … [Read more...] about TOMS shoes tread path to fight poverty

In an effort to convince the nominally religious that religion is unreasonable, hypocritical and dangerous, comedian Bill Maher made the documentary Religulous which has been out in theaters since Oct. 1. Bringing in only slightly over $9 million in four weeks, Maher has not reached a broad audience. The film could, however, have some adverse effects.Maher demonstrates the … [Read more...] about 'Religulous' provokes adverse effects

Unlike the flute the cello is not an easy instrument to lug around. However for junior Matthew Heenan who has played the cello for almost 10 years the extra weight is worth the heavy load. Growing up in Las Vegas Heenan attended the Las Vegas Academy a special high school for the arts which eventually led him to attend Pepperdine not only for the view but also for the music … [Read more...] about Artist Among Us: Matthew Heenan

Nov. 4 2008 is Election Day. Whether it was men in their tricorn hats and knee length boots women in their rayon stockings and low-heeled pumps or even teenagers in their jeans and flip-flops American citizens have flocked to the polls for more than 200 years to vote for the next president of the United States.Over the years America has seen more of an evolution of voters than … [Read more...] about 2008 Election Prediction: Obama don't celebrate yet

In the film "W." director Oliver Stone ("Nixon JFK") creates another captivating "based-on-a-true-story" biography of an American president. As expected Stone occasionally pokes fun at President George W. Bush played by Josh Brolin ("No Country for Old Men"). However these humorous scenes are few and focus more on Bush's comical idiosyncrasies than on his life. That being said … [Read more...] about 'W.' is for 'W'inner