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CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Tucked away within the hilly terrain of the Santa Monica Mountains, but still harboring a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean, the Getty Villa’s lush site provides the perfect setting for a museum that focuses on the three civilizations that dominated the ancient Mediterranean world more than 1,000 years ago.The Villa was designed by Boston-based Machado … [Read more...] about Getty Villa: House of Antiquity

LINDSEY BOERMAStaff Writer  For many students, college life can seem like nothing more than a whirlwind of grueling classes, exhausting extracurricular activities and demanding social events. Rarely do personal time and relaxation fit into the mix. Yet, with relaxation opportunities becoming as plentiful as the stress that they relieve, Pepperdine students now have an excuse … [Read more...] about Student relaxation relief is both needed and near

SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor  Studying — it is one of those things many students do not want to do, but in most cases need to do to maintain decent grades. However, there are a number of students who agree that finding the right study spot can make all the difference, helping to turn a not-so-pleasant experience into one that is, well, pleasant.  To those who want to venture … [Read more...] about Location key to successful study

CARA VAN METERAssistant Art Editor Until recently, forgetting someone's birthday had been an excusable offense — though it is usually disappointing to the birthday person.  Even if you are one of those impossibly perfect people who has the selfless consideration to carefully record the birthdays of all your friends and family, chances are that there have been a few times when … [Read more...] about How to choose a great birthday present

Mary WisniewskiAssistant Living Editor     According to Gidget, surfing is a total stoke.  This is no reference to the bubbly blonde Sandra Dee who starred in the film “Gidget.” Instead, it is the real Gidget who shoots the curl and occasionally serves as a hostess at Duke’s Malibu: 65-year-old Kathy Kohner Zuckerman.  The vivacious surfer wears a white blouse over stripped … [Read more...] about Meet a Malibuite: Gidget