By Rebecca LawsonContributing Writer A four-year-old girl sits in her bedroom at night, illuminated by the glow of the old television, dwarfed by the huge wooden console. On the screen, a lady named Vampira is the girl’s host to new worlds of fascination and wonder every night on the black and white screen. “Star Trek, Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone...all these things had a … [Read more...] about A writer is born
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My So-Called Life: So many things to so many people
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor I bought a card at the beginning of the summer, even though I didn’t really understand its meaning. I was compelled to purchase this note card not for a picture, or its individual beauty — the piece of folded black paper was merely adorned with a quote in white type, and it was blank on the inside. I bought it because the quote came from … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: So many things to so many people
Slice of Life: From poetry to problems with Turnout magazine
Pepperdine alums learn business and friendship don’t always mix.By Cory WhiteStaff Writer Will Johnson sits on the floor in front of his computer in his tiny Santa Monica apartment. Surrounded by dirty clothes, haphazard stacks of paper and random computer equipment, Johnson types a Web address into his computer’s browser. A Microsoft error screen pops up, with a message … [Read more...] about Slice of Life: From poetry to problems with Turnout magazine
Whatever: Is anything sacred anymore?
By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer “When you get rid of the past, the future is beautiful,” said one of the characters from the movie “Swingers.” It is such a true statement, but sometimes not such easy advice to follow. A couple of weeks ago I stopped by my high school and community college campuses. As I stepped onto each school’s grounds, I was immediately transported … [Read more...] about Whatever: Is anything sacred anymore?
Religious Write: Avoiding life changes means battling God
By Kristen LowreyStaff Writer I have recently decided that uncertainty means possibility. Yes, good. I shall not allow myself to fear the uncertainties, which await me in three weeks after receiving my diploma. Instead, I will look them in the face and say, “You’re lookin’ good! You ready to make some spirit of the times? Yeah, let’s rock.” I will not allow the flame of my … [Read more...] about Religious Write: Avoiding life changes means battling God