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CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor With clouds on the floor and freeways on the ceiling, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s current exhibit makes visitors feel like they have fallen down the rabbit hole into a confusing yet entertaining world of surrealism and warped reality.“Magritte and Contemporary Art: The Treachery of Images,” literally turns the world upside down, forcing … [Read more...] about Art flips reality upside down

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer “Alpha Dog” lives up to weak expectations as a mediocre drama that narrates the Hollywood version of the true story of an innocent youth used as ransom for his brother’s drug debt. The film tries hard to prove its tough thug theme, but falls short with its unrealistic and unnecessary vulgar language and love scenes that lack chemistry. Director Nick … [Read more...] about ‘Dog’ fetches low marks

LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Finding sanctuary in a hole of a room, senior Jessica Childress can often be heard singing in the Pepperdine music building, the sound of her voice resonating from the practice rooms. It is here she can let the music that consumes her come out and breathe. Here, where the magic of piano and voice go from mind to paper. Childress is quick to … [Read more...] about Soulful student singer aims for the big time

SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor Nestled in the Cross Creek shopping complex fewer than two miles from Pepperdine, the owners of the Malibu Cinemas Hollywood Theaters have been quietly rebuilding since a fire damaged their building and several adjoining businesses in April 2005. The remodeled two-screen theater, which reopened in November, mirrors Malibu luxury and … [Read more...] about New look, amenities refresh Malibu theater

NICOLE KLIESTLondon Columnist  So many new faces and places. Over the past couple months I have reinstated my philosophy of living life to the fullest. I was told on several occasions before coming to London that I would change. I did not believe it until about a couple weeks ago.  It was a Thursday afternoon as I was lying in Hyde Park soaking in the rare warmth that I … [Read more...] about Student takes plunge overseas