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JESSICA ONIStaff Writer In his new short story collection “How We Are Hungry,” best-selling author Dave Eggers explores one of the most common of human impulses: the tendency to over-think everything. In the hands of Eggers’ neurotic characters, everyday situations transform into hilarious, action-packed adventures. It is not so much the stories that are being told as the … [Read more...] about Reading satiates hunger for stories

HANNA CHUA&E Editor Director Simon West must have been inspired by comedic spoof “Scary Movie” when directing “When a Stranger Calls” because the thriller movie exudes humor more than fear. Camilla Belle stars as Jill Johnson, a young high school student who is attacked while baby-sitting in a mansion that is in the middle of nowhere. The plotline of the movie is rather … [Read more...] about If stranger calls, hang up

SIMONE BOUFFARDContributing Writer When anyone goes to see the ballet for the first time, it is usually a young relative’s performance in “The Nutcracker” with a local ballet school or company. However, the city of Thousand Oaks is getting the real deal Thursday, Feb. 16. Direct from Moscow, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, the Russian National Ballet, is … [Read more...] about Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’

MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant Living Editor February marks Black History Month, a month in honor of the people, today and in the past, who have contributed to this country’s rich black heritage.  Pepperdine’s Black Student Union intends to share its pride with the university by celebrating the month with food, discussions and vivid art. Throughout the month, the rock will be … [Read more...] about BSU celebrates black heritage Month

NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer Senior Jonathan Hudson spent his sophomore year studying in Pepperdine’s Florence program. While most Pepperdine students spend their time overseas absorbed in Eurail and house drama, Hudson gathered much more while away. He heard about human trafficking on a Spring Break mission trip to Albania attended by students from various overseas programs that … [Read more...] about Campus group seeks justice