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KERIANNE BOONEStaff Writer Nearly 800 incoming freshmen spent their last day of New Student Orientation (NSO) at Zuma Beach on Aug. 26. Pepperdine had arranged a picnic lunch and surfing lessons provided by Malibu Makos Surf Club for the new students. The freshmen arrived via shuttles and shuffled out onto the beach. Once settled, the surf instructors asked for those who wanted … [Read more...] about Hit those waves before it’s too late

KIERA SCHOLTENLiving Assistant Pepperdine students have a unique talent set. From athletic ability to oration skills, there’s probably a rising star in one form or another sitting in that desk nearby. But not many can say they spent their summer recording an actual album. Junior Jack Thomason, lead singer of “June’s Descent,” produced his band’s debut album, “Page 1,” this … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd

CARISSA MARSHA&E Assistant As a major center for the music industry, few cities boast the number and quality of classic concert venues as Los Angeles. Many of these longstanding institutions have roots reaching far back into musical history. Presented here are just a few of the legendary concert theaters renowned for their  contribution to the music scene. The Greek … [Read more...] about History abounds at local concert sites

GABE DURHAMStaff Writer Recent research has shown that mad cow disease in the United Kingdom may have been caused by human remains used in cow feed. That means that people can eat cows, people can eat people (though it is not recommended by most clergy, police officers and dieticians) and cows can even eat cows, but cows cannot eat people, and people cannot eat cows that eat … [Read more...] about Alternate endings benefit film, books

SHANNON URTNOWSKIStaff Writer Great novels do not necessarily make great films. Unfortunately, this axiom holds true for “The Constant Gardener.” “Gardener,” based on a novel by John Le Carre, is brought to life on the big screen by Oscar-nominated director Fernando Meirelles (2002’s “City of God”) and screenwritten by Jeffrey Caine. Meirelles relies on complex and sometimes … [Read more...] about ‘Gardener’ sows suspense