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JONATHAN TAMAYOFlorence Columnist It was a mass exodus from the villa:  50 people at five in the morning, crawling out of bed to make our five-hour bus ride to the airport in Rome. As we boarded our plane we were handed “bird flu” pamphlets accompanied by Arabic music, while we entered a plane bearing the crescent moon and stars of Islam. Thus began our spring educational field … [Read more...] about Turkey trip gives glimpse into religious history

CARA VANMETER Living Editor Since Monday was the vernal equinox and thus officially the first day of spring, it’s time to start thinking about that important milestone just around the corner. No, I’m not talking about graduation; something even bigger than that. You got it — spring cleaning. Now, I can imagine the masses’ moans of dread drowning out the few neat freaks in the … [Read more...] about How to make the most of spring cleaning

JESSICA ONIStaff Writer Products of passion, perseverance and never-ending practice, the members of Pepperdine’s University Orchestra admit that their talents were not born overnight. Senior guitarist and composer Jonathan Roth said he strives to improve his talent continuously. “It keeps building,” he said. “Each opportunity keeps getting better and better. Throughout my … [Read more...] about Concerto calls

HANNA CHUA&E Editor Jon Rubinstein, Tony Fadell and Michael Dhuey, developers of the iPod, are geniuses. In fact, inventors are the smartest people in society because they make something out of nothing. One day, a man decides to put some bits and pieces together and voila! You have your first iPod. From this tiny box in your hand, music comes out, and photos are stored. … [Read more...] about Finding iPod-esque inventions proves futile

CLARISSA JONESContributing Writer In a country where hundreds of thousands of children go missing each year, a film about a missing child should not only make a great movie, but it makes a strong political statement too. “Freedomland” attempts to make this statement but is silenced by a poor storyline and mediocre performances. The story takes place in Dempsy and Gannon, two … [Read more...] about Don’t visit ‘Freedomland’