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AMY LARSONStaff Writer  I suspect the reason why it has been particularly difficult for me to concentrate this week is because there are so many things that have been running through my mind lately.  I have been trying to work out grades, the future, relationships and work. I have been trying to organize it all in its own perfect spot so I can feel like it is taken care of and … [Read more...] about Student pressures laid to rest by Lord

ROXANNE PENAStaff Writer  Although the Chudley Cannons had not finally won a Quidditch match, Sarah Nauman was still ecstatic, jumping up and down at the news. Nauman had just discovered that she could sign up for a class on Harry Potter for her mandatory freshman seminar.  “Most of my friends are really jealous,” Nauman said, who has been a Harry Potter fan since the release … [Read more...] about Popular books breed seminar

LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant Sticky situations — we have all experienced them. They are constituted by doing or saying something that leaves mouths agape and heads shaking in dismay. In other words, they are awkward moments at their best. Fortunately, there are ways to finagle out of these unbearable situations and perhaps even save some face. So pay attention and do not do … [Read more...] about How to get yourself out of a sticky situation

SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor  The lights illuminating the room dimmed. A string of white, glistening light bulbs on the floor was covered with nothing but four blue mats. Music gently played in the background.  Though images of formals may enter the minds of some, this is far from the effect that Kathryn Linehan, owner of Seattle-based Studio Ignite and instructor in the art … [Read more...] about Stretching body & relief

AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor This year’s fall musical features 1950s Americana, baseball, the devil, a man in white, flying scenes and a cast with ample experience as well as many fresh faces.The musical, “Damn Yankees,” will open tonight and will run Nov. 9 to 11 and 16 to 18. The production has been an ambitious project for the Pepperdine theater department, full of scene and … [Read more...] about A ‘Damn’ good play