Special Publications

MICHAEL GALVISStaff Writer T Cooper's "Lipshitz Six, or Two Angry Blondes" tells the tale of a Jewish family immigrating to the states during the Galveston Movement. The movement operated between 1907 and 1914. It diverted 10,000 Jewish immigrants fleeing Russia and eastern Europe from crowded East Coast cities and passed them through Texas. The story begins in 1907 as Esther … [Read more...] about Book review: “Lipshitz Six, or Two Angry Blondes”

JESSICA ROTTERStaff Writer Say Mazel Tov, he’s a Bark Mitzvah!  No, that is not a typo.  Malibu resident Shari Cohen has recently published a children’s book entitled “Alfie’s Bark Mitzvah.”  Who knew a dog could be Jewish? The book tells the story of Alfie, a good-natured and loving dog, and his journey into adulthood. A Bar Mitzvah is a Jewish coming of age ceremony when a … [Read more...] about Book review: “Alfie’s Bark Mitzvah”

LYNDSI STEPHENSStaff Writer The Watson Twins launched a busy year of music-making with a concert at the Getty Center in February. With all their concerts planned and the recording of their second album, 2007 looks to be a busy year for the singing duo. The singers kicked off the new year with a sold-out show in the Getty Center’s popular, free Friday night concert series. The … [Read more...] about The Watson Twins

DEMI JONESStaff Writer How do you spend your Monday evenings?  Sitting on icy metal seats in a musty and freezing cafeteria?  Working with a convicted minor with an elementary-school reading level?  For 26 Pepperdine students the answer is yes. Every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pepperdine students drive to Camp David Gonzales to tutor minors in reading.  This project … [Read more...] about Camp David Gonzales

LYNDSI STEPHENSStaff Writer In February, a challenge was issued on the popular website youtube.com: if people submitted videos in which they denied God, they would receive a free DVD. The Blasphemy Challenge, as it is called, has been answered by Challenge Blasphemy, a Christian group dedicated to creating videos that praise God. Youtube.com is an online community that was … [Read more...] about Youtube religious challenge