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Ian McNabStaff Writer Pepperdine’s Smother’s Theatre played host to a truly unique event during spring semester, one that is trying to change the future for countless numbers of children. It is a special opportunity for people to get a peek into a distant and different culture. Children of Uganda: Tour of Light 2006 is a traveling musical showcase put on by the Uganda … [Read more...] about Smother’s Theatre hosts Tour of Light 2006 for Uganda’s Children’s Charity Fund

Shelby WoodsStaff Writer The city of Calabasas adopted an ordinance on Jan. 18 that bans smoking in public places. The City Council, led by Mayor Barry Groveman, voted unanimously to prohibit smoking in public parks, hotels, bars, restaurants and even on sidewalks. Although the details of the law are still being discussed, the framework will work like this: if an individual is … [Read more...] about Calabasas bans smoking in public

Tera deVroede Staff Writer Many Pepperdine graduates go off into the business world, or whatever world their degree is for. Some never get a chance to enjoy pure thrill and fear. Pepperdine alumnus Ryan Birch is not the stereotypical college graduate, he lives for fun. He is a local since he grew up in the Thousand Oaks area. Birch, 23, is proud to have graduated from … [Read more...] about A life after Pepperdine – Ryan Birch

Laura Johnson Staff Writer They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. --Laurence Binyon With summer quickly approaching, going to the beach to experience the sun and warmth of the season is essential when being a Californian. However, … [Read more...] about U.S. soldiers grieved at Santa Monica Beach

Caroline RondinellaStaff Writer From the Tropical Jungles of Costa Rica, the medical fields of Honduras, the theater stage in Edinburgh London, and the safari flat lands of Africa are some of the special overseas programs for this summer. There are eight special programs, which are scheduled to take place this summer. Each program has its unique schedule and fun activities … [Read more...] about Students spend summer studying abroad