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
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‘Slevin’ gets lucky in blue
JULIE ONIStaff Writer The story of Paul McGuigan’s new film “Lucky Number Slevin” begins and ends in blue. Don’t be alarmed, this is the good kind of blue. The Picasso-period artistic masterpiece kind. Brilliant, genius azure. Two of the most crucial scenes in the film take place in a bright white train station filled with intense blue chairs. These scenes frame an account of … [Read more...] about ‘Slevin’ gets lucky in blue
Artists’ zenith on display
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant As most students have been packing up their rooms and closing their books now that the school year is coming to an end, 12 busy seniors have been working relentlessly to prepare for this year’s senior student art exhibition titled, “Twelve is Connected to the Following Things … ” The exhibition, which features work from 12 graduating art … [Read more...] about Artists’ zenith on display
Meet a Malibuite: Zuma Jay
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant Driving along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu can be an exotic experience, with panoramic views of a glittering ocean, mansions nestled in the hills and small roadside shops such as Zuma Jay’s. At this surf shop, visitors not only have the opportunity to rent out beach sports equipment, they can also meet Zuma Jay himself. Jefferson Wagner, the … [Read more...] about Meet a Malibuite: Zuma Jay
The Artifac Tree: The legacy of the “Angel of Malibu”
MANDIE RUSSELLStaff Writer Everyone dreams of leaving a legacy that will outlive their own time on earth. Honey Coatsworth was known as “The Angel of Malibu.” As a Malibu resident for more than 50 years, her tireless efforts to help the homeless and hungry in her community did not go unnoticed.Coatsworth passed away Jan. 7 at 86 of a heart attack, but the residents of Malibu … [Read more...] about The Artifac Tree: The legacy of the “Angel of Malibu”