By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor Rock concerts have been known to put a frown on the faces of concerned parents and older generations who swore rock is the devil’s music. Their claims aren’t without merit. There have been known (although rare) cases of spectators getting hurt in the midst of mosh pits and crowd surfing, alcohol and drug abuse on the scene and girls … [Read more...] about Music fans, beware at Christian concerts
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Praising the Lord with Song
Old friends John Paul Lam and Ken Primeau please Pepperdine students, Duke’s customers and God with their harmonies. By Peter Celauro A&E Editor When John Paul Lam met Ken Primeau at church one day during his freshman year of high school, he never imagined he’d be playing music with him seven years later. But today, those who know the two sophomores know they’re all but … [Read more...] about Praising the Lord with Song
Detectable plot line gets lost in translation
By Sarah Pye Living Editor In an attempt to gain a little culture, I went to see Sofia Coppola’s most recent film, “Lost in Translation.” Now, of course, by “gain a little culture,” I mean “become exceedingly bored while consuming approximately 68,000 cubic tons of popcorn in a movie theater.” Because, let’s face it, the more “artistic” a film is purported to be, the less … [Read more...] about Detectable plot line gets lost in translation
Understanding the impact of alcohol
By Lacey Von Lanken Health Educator Alcohol has a significant impact on us emotionally, physically and mentally, and when used to excess, alcohol can have some significant mental and physical impacts. I have gathered a lot of information for this article in hopes that you will have a better understanding of the consequences of alcohol use. First, it is important to … [Read more...] about Understanding the impact of alcohol
Face in the Crowd: Dave Osborne
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor Some know him as Coco. The name may sound familiar … possibly from those brown T-shirts with a monkey’s face grinning on the back. But Pepperdine junior Dave Osborne is much more than a nickname on a 2003 Spring Fling Cookout T-shirt. The Southern California native has been labeled a few nicknames in his 20 years, but Coco stuck … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Dave Osborne