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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

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

HANNA CHU & ANELA HOLCKA&E Editor and Photo Editor Since the weather is slowly getting warmer in Malibu, outdoor eating may appeal to your appetite as well as your summer wardrobe.  (Guys, take note of this.) Near Howdy’s and the Coffee Bean hides another elegant eatery at Tra di Noi Express. Don’t mistake this cheap date for the finer dining restaurant Tra di Noi … [Read more...] about Enjoy express date, Ralphs included

RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Attending a school with a student body that is often stereotyped as being blonde and blue-eyed can be difficult for those who do not fall into that category. It is true that not everyone drives a BMW or owns a RAZR, and those who don’t can feel overshadowed by the vast majority. Lily Ngo, however, has embraced life at Pepperdine and finds her unique … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Lily Ngo

MEGAN WILLISStaff Writer In the summer of 1996, Sprite launched its “Obey Your Thirst” ad campaign. What the soft drink executives didn't know was that someone had beaten them to the idea. In preparation for the ‘96 to ’97 school year,  near the end of hi MDiv program at Pepperdine, Carl Flynn and other leaders of Campus Ministry at the time, met at McDonald's in Malibu to … [Read more...] about Flynn leaves Pep, shares story