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CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Not many college campuses can boast their very own cultural institutions, but Pepperdine students can because of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum. The museum’s intimate galleries present world-class artwork that rivals larger collections thanks to the Weisman Foundation. “Photos and Phantasy: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation” is the … [Read more...] about Photo art reframes reality

KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant  The Larchmont Boulevard area is a historical and upscale district of Hancock Park. Hancock Park is a rather diffuse area in between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica that makes for a great day trip of shopping and diningthat offers an eclectic world of residences and businesses. The prominence of art galleries, yoga centers, antique shops and … [Read more...] about Lollygaging through Larchmont

AMY LARSONStaff Writer  Over the past few years, I have taken a lot of road trips with friends. I can remember the first trip our group ever took — we started out in Iowa and drove all the way to Florida and back in about ten days. Though I remember many of the places we went and the people we met, I cannot remember most of the individual conversations that took place. There … [Read more...] about Lessons learned on the road

LINDSEY BOERMAStaff Writer Everybody has firsts. Whether it be your first tooth, first doctor’s appointment, first kiss, or first traffic ticket, it’s just a part of life. Though most of these firsts, including your first bombed college test, will inevitably be awkward and potentially unbearable, don’t despair. Here’s a five-step guide to help make your first bad grade on a … [Read more...] about How to beat the fear of bombing your first exam

Lindsey BoermaStaff Writer “I know the price of success — dedication, hard work and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” When architect Frank Lloyd Wright said these words he was not referring to Pepperdine Senior Amber McMahon, but he certainly could have been. McMahon, an international communications major, knows the value of being goal-oriented. Her … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Amber McMahon