MEREDITH GRANTStaff Writer Junior John Winder, a 6 foot 8 inch, volleyball player, is much more than just an intimidating opponent. He has a huge heart for others and says he trusts God with his life. John likes to dream big. He is the kind of guy who despite his wisdom, laughs at the thought of giving advice to anyone. And though he is very accomplished, (including being … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: John Winder
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Monday-themed events extend weekend
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Editor’s Note: This is first of a seven-part series featuring fun, out-of-the-ordinary activities to do each day of the week. It is the perfect guide for those who find themselves searching for new ways to spend their nights. Mondays always get the short end of the stick. The most bemoaned day of the week, Monday is the start of the work week, … [Read more...] about Monday-themed events extend weekend
Gaming systems battle for consumer affection
Amber Dixson/Assistant Art Editor JESSICA BIBERStaff Writer After Microsoft released Xbox 360 in November 2005, fans knew it would not be long before Sony and Nintendo would increase the competition. One year later, gamers gathered for the release of Nintendo’s Wii and Sony’s PlayStation 3. Now that the Christmas rush is over, Pepperdine students are weighing in on which … [Read more...] about Gaming systems battle for consumer affection
‘Hitcher’ fails to scare
JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer “The Hitcher” joins an array of classic horror movie remakes that fail horribly in a sad attempt to rekindle the magic of something that just is not that scary anymore. Following recent horror movie re-make protocol, “The Hitcher” strips away the mystery of the original, much like its fellow protégé films “The Fog” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”The … [Read more...] about ‘Hitcher’ fails to scare
Irish ‘Playboy’ gets intimate
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor It is not often that the term “playboy” graces the cover of a playbill at Pepperdine. But this semester brings an exception with Tuesday’s opening of the spring play, “The Playboy of the Western World.”In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the original show’s opening in Dublin, Ireland, in January 1907, the Pepperdine theater … [Read more...] about Irish ‘Playboy’ gets intimate

