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
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‘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
Face in the Crowd: Savannah Overton
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Savannah Overton wants to save the world, one drop of water at a time. No, not by a keen superhero power like Captain Planet would have, but instead, with a plan..In her involvement with the Wishing Well Initiative, she works alongside her team to present the people of the African nations with a precious resource — water. It is their goal to … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Savannah Overton
Everyone belongs with Jesus as a friend
AMY LARSONStaff Writer Good old Abraham Maslow decided to tell people exactly what they needed long ago. In his Hierarchy of Needs, he starts with the obvious (water, air, and the like) and makes his way to “self-actualization,” his term for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Smack in the middle of his diagram, though, is a need that is deeply felt by each person … [Read more...] about Everyone belongs with Jesus as a friend
Pep’s firemen bond over shifts
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor All firefighters may put fires out, but not all firefighters have a theme song. Justin Timberlake’s “My Love” keeps Pepperdine volunteer firefighter Amante Bartolome going, but that is not the only music that moves him. This 21-year-old said he likes to dance to most tunes. Of course, Bartolome knows more than a good song and dance … [Read more...] about Pep’s firemen bond over shifts

