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
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Alumni field can be a walk in the park
HANNA CHU & ANELA HOLCKA&E Editor and Photo Editor With a light breeze, grand ocean view and fresh air that almost makes you believe you’re avoiding the Los Angeles haze, this week’s cheap date location cannot be missed. Perhaps a bit cliché, but since we are about to leave this beautiful campus that has become our home, we found it fitting to host our last date at home … [Read more...] about Alumni field can be a walk in the park
‘Speak Easy’ transcends history
MICHAEL ALAHOUZOSStaff Writer If music has a timeframe, then Daniel Brummel’s “Speak Easy” is timeless. You couldn’t even call it pop music, though at one time, it would have been. The ghosts of the music-past are, right now, looking down upon this virile 23-year-old with jealousy and suspicion. After all, Brummel is one of the voices of the recently reformed Ozma, Southern … [Read more...] about ‘Speak Easy’ transcends history
No Twang Needed to Like Country
HANNA CHUA&E Editor Ignorance is not bliss, country music is, and people need to stop dissing country music. It’s interesting that those who say they hate country music really haven’t heard much country, and usually, they can’t even name any of the top country stars. Attention country music hating ignorant people: Don’t be so quick to rule it out as an option during a … [Read more...] about No Twang Needed to Like Country
Guitarists vie for $50K and title
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer There are those who indulge in the personal benefits of success, and then there is Christopher Parkening. A widely successful classical guitarist, Parkening was offered teaching opportunities at more than one university before he decided to start the classical guitar program at Pepperdine in the fall of 2002. “It was the mission statement at Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Guitarists vie for $50K and title