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Melissa Leonelli Staff Writer Society often promotes a stereotype of typical “theater kids.” The image is frequently of a purposely segregated, overdramatic, deeply analytical clique that dresses entirely in black and sips on lattes in oversized mugs. Pepperdine’s “theater kids,” however, go well beyond these stereotypical images. A vivid example of this is Pepperdine’s own … [Read more...] about Pep improv troupe wows audiences

David TesicA&E Assistant 50 Cent has been all over the place musically, but it has been a long time since he went solo. After releasing “Get Rich or Die Tryin” in 2003, he teamed up with G-Unit and released “Beg for Mercy” later that year. Then he promoted each G-Unit member individually and just two months ago he released The Game’s debut album. Now, after more than two … [Read more...] about 50 Cent hits new low on ‘Massacre’

Maya MinwaryContributing Writer When Bebo Norman first came to Pepperdine, he was just an opening act for Caedmon’s Call. But his music became an instant hit among the crowds. Perhaps it was his smooth and mellow voice or his ability to charm the audience. Whatever the reason, Bebo has been asked to perform at Pepperdine several times. After a one-year hiatus, Bebo returned to … [Read more...] about Norman gives soulful show

Claim To Fame: Danielle OliverStaff Writer Some might say that organ playing is a lost art. The instrument is known for being played during church services and in historic cathedrals — that’s about it. But in the words of Gary Cobb, professor in the Fine Arts department, the organ is truly the “king of instruments.” “It involves the entire body, from the toes all the way up to … [Read more...] about Music prof holds key to lost art

Shannon Kelly Staff Writer The new VW Beetle It’s the Battle of the Bugs. And at Pepperdine University the old and the new meet face to face. Will the old survive in the modern world of cars? Can the new ever live up to the legacy of classic VW Beetles? There is only one way know. Find the Bugs and the people who drive them. On July 30, 2003 the last original Volkswagen Beetle … [Read more...] about Battle of the bugs