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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’

STEPHANIE NORDSTROMStaff Writer Pepperdine administrators try to admit well-rounded students with a range of areas of expertise. It is no wonder Admissions wanted Brigette Olmos-Arreola to be part of the student body. This history nut loves everything from theater and costume designing to cooking and World War II.  Her favorite music includes 80s, Frank Sinatra, Cold Play, … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Brigette Olmos-Arreola

KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant Fraternities at Pepperdine are well-known for their social activities with sororities as well as their participation with spirited campus events such as Homecoming. It is often overlooked, however, that they provide highly competitive scholarship awards and leadership programs for their members. Jamaal Crowley, a Pepperdine junior and member of … [Read more...] about Fraternity purposes go beyond social events