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Poppy GarofaloStaff Writer It was just as Colby Petersen, an Asian studies major and Japanese language student, was planning his trip for Spring Break that he received an e-mail from mtvU. A branch of the MTV networks, mtvU is dedicated to programming that is created by, with and for college students. Putting together a global Spring Break package for their new spring slate, … [Read more...] about MTV airs two students’ Spring Break trip to Japan

Karin SabinStaff Writer Pepperdine rolled out the red carpet last Friday for its local celebrities — the cast and crews of its student-run TV shows. Excitement buzzed around those strolling down the red carpet, dressed up to the nines. The TV-26 Red Carpet Premiere began outside Elkins Auditorium at 10 p.m. to celebrate the television programs broadcast this year on cable … [Read more...] about TV-26 strolls down the red carpet

Hanna ChuStaff Writer While most students are busy studying for finals during dead week, a group of Pepperdine students are going to Las Vegas, but they are not going to gamble. Some of the cast and producers from “The Robby Mooring Show” will be attending an awards ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center on April 21 after winning first place for a student-produced studio … [Read more...] about ‘Robby Mooring Show’ wins media award

Evelyn BargeA&E Editor There is nothing quite as excruciatingly painful as sitting through one of the countless art theater productions that take place on a nightly basis in the beautiful city of Los Angeles. Perhaps it is the sense of raw desperation to get a real acting job that makes these events so unbearable. And if you’ve ever been invited or dragged to such an event, … [Read more...] about Evelyn’s Edge: Arty plays prove painful for all

Evelyn BargeA&E Editor Singer-songwriter Sam Beam apparently can do no wrong. The musical quality of his newest release, “Woman King,” is nothing short of heavenly. This six-song EP features Beam’s most artistically advanced musings yet, and even wanders bravely away from the sounds of his acclaimed 2004 album, “Our Endless Numbered Days.” Featuring more percussion, piano … [Read more...] about Beam masters folk-rock