By Maya Minwary Assistant A&E Editor People, welcome to the United Ditz of America. Or that’s what it seems like with the new wave of reality shows dealing with rich, spoiled teenagers and young adults. As if watching humans eating rats or picking their dream mates within a season weren’t grueling enough, viewers can look forward to watching wealthy, way too … [Read more...] about If I only had a brain! TV stars low on smarts
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Giving the gift of song
Kelsie Villahermosa loves to sing, but what she really loves is peace of mind. By Peter Celauro A&E Editor STUDENT ONE: “Who’s that girl on stage with the curly hair? I hear her singing every week.” STUDENT TWO: “I don’t know, but she’s sure got a set of pipes!” Such is the conversation often inspired by Kelsie Villahermosa. For many Pepperdine students, seeing the … [Read more...] about Giving the gift of song
Opening the eyes of Pepperdine
On-campus film showing gives students a taste of the horrors of war.<o:p> </o:p>By Courtney Hong<o:p> </o:p>Staff Writer
There are films that skim only the surface layer of a viewer’s mind, if at all. Then there are those that pierce through the confines of the mind so sharply that the viewer has no choice but to be changed. <o:p></o:p>
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Scott brings a love of acting to classroom
By Faren Visintin Staff Writer Those who have not taken a psychology class with Dr. Christy Scott may have heard about her as the professor who was bold enough to teach the Psychology of Sexual Behavior last semester. However, she wasn’t always that bold; in fact, through a chance incident in graduate school, Scott found herself no longer the T.A. but the professor of the … [Read more...] about Scott brings a love of acting to classroom
Time warp takes over Argentina
By Audrey Reed Buenos Aires Correspondent Help! We are stuck in a time warp. Though the Buenos Aires group has only been in Argentina for two weeks, we already have begun to enjoy South American life. However, in this process we have observed lifestyles reminiscent of various eras. These differences in culture are by no means a bad thing, but often provide a lesson in … [Read more...] about Time warp takes over Argentina