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Jessie ReimerStaff Writer The novel “A Stronger Kinship” by Anna-Lisa Cox tells a heart-warming tale of courage, hope and faith in a time of racial segregation, violence, and hatred. The story focuses on Covert, Michigan, a small town with big ideas. Anna-Lisa Cox, who visited Pepperdine this spring semester for a lecture and book signing, grew up in a home that encouraged … [Read more...] about Covert demonstrates integration and equality

Lauren SaundersStaff Writer Tired of waiting for the members of Whitestarr to finally get over their hang-overs and start playing regularly scheduled gigs at their favorite Malibu stop, The Malibu Inn?  This set of rock n’ roll royalty, including front-man Cisco Adler, son of legendary songwriter and producer of The Mamas and the Papas, Lou Adler, and drummer Alex “Orbi” … [Read more...] about Ameoba Music – where everything rocks

Judy Frimpong Staff Writer You have 118 minutes to get a witness 16 blocks. A piece of cake, right? Wrong. In the action-drama 16 Blocks, the main characters find that reaching the destination is a lot harder than it seems. Detective Jack Mosley, played by Bruce Willis, is an aging alcoholic who seems to have given up on life and the justice system. One day, he is assigned to … [Read more...] about Movie review – 16 Blocks

MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant A&E Editor Pepperdine may not have its own Simon Cowell, but the university certainly has enough critics. Friday, the Entertainment Business Network, EBN, will be bringing in even more critics by hosting the third annual “Pepperdine Idol.” “It’s a one night event where we have volunteers perform and compete,” EBN president Stefin Jackson said. The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Idol

CARA VAN METERLiving Editor Like many little boys who long to follow in dad’s footsteps, when he was a kid Dr. John Jones loved to tag along with his dad, Dale. Whether playing catch in the front yard or helping out with the chores around the farm, everywhere Dale went John could be found following right behind him, stretching out his legs to reach each of Dad’s footsteps. His … [Read more...] about Devoted to family, faith and Reagan