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By Elice Giorgione Staff Writer Until very recently, I had never really experienced a true emotional reaction to the death of a celebrity to the extent that I’ve actually mourned their passing. That changed when John Ritter died Sept. 11. When I first saw the news flash, I was completely speechless – it seemed unreal. I didn’t want to believe what I was seeing. I caught … [Read more...] about Loss reminds viewers of Ritter’s great talent

Bits and pieces of various bands make ‘A Perfect Circle’ better than the sum of its parts .By Rich Mixsell Staff Writer The final nails have officially been driven into the coffin containing the artificially flavored ear-candy known as 90s pop and A Perfect Circle’s  Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan are holding the hammers. “Thirteenth Step” was released Tuesday Sept. … [Read more...] about A circle too perfect?

Pep grad and his buds climb to stardom one gig at a time. By Peter Celauro A&E Editor To the average Pepperdine student, the Malibu Inn is just another place to spend a Thursday night or grab a sandwich. To Elysium, it’s the next stop on the way to rock super-stardom. The four-piece band, based out of the San Bernardino area, is scheduled to play at the Inn Tuesday … [Read more...] about I’m with the band…

Pep choir to perform a variety of classical tunes in ‘Concert Potpourri.’ By Jen Clay A&E Assistant Smothers Theatre patrons will get a whiff of fresh air Tuesday night when Pepperdine’s concert choir opens its season with “Concert Potpourri.” Under  the direction of professor Milton Pullen, the choir plans to perform selections by Monte-verdi, Clausen and Brahms.  Pullen … [Read more...] about The refreshing scent of music

By Jen Clay A&E Assistant Senior Heather Horton has extra reason to look forward to the concert choir’s fall performance on Tuesday. Horton serves as this year’s choir president. But if she looks relaxed, it’s because she’s done it before. “This is my second year as president of the choir,” she said. Serving her fellow singers is nothing new to her; Horten has held an … [Read more...] about Choir President organizes and leads by example