John Renteria is the fresh, friendly face behind Islandz five nights a week.By Peter CelauroAssistant A&E Editor It’s 11 a.m. on a Thursday, and John Renteria just woke up. Yawning, he pours himself a cup of coffee and scans his extensive DVD collection for the perfect movie. A splash of cream and a spoonful of sugar later, he plops onto the couch and gets settled for one … [Read more...] about Get a smoothie and a smile at the Sandbar
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INREVIEW: ‘World Series Baseball 2K3’
For sports fans, the month of March is tough to beat. First, we’re blessed with the unmatched energy and excitement of the NCAA basketball tournament (March Madness). Second, the boys of summer are coming out to play ball once again, and the new season means a new round of baseball video games. This year has yielded a bumper crop of games — six to be exact. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about INREVIEW: ‘World Series Baseball 2K3’
And the Oscar goes to…
By Andrea BandaA&E Editor The glamour and jazz of the 75th Annual Academy Awards hit television screens across the globe Sunday night to announce the best of the best in Hollywood pictures. While the fans’ favorite part of the Oscars, the red carpet entourage, was toned down this year because of the war with Iraq, it still captured the eyes of fashion gurus. As … [Read more...] about And the Oscar goes to…
Iraqi war makes mark on entertainment
By Darcy HickeyA&E Assistant No more soap operas, daytime talk shows, nightly sitcoms or reality television — this is wartime. It seems as though all communication includes the issue of war lately. Not only are conversations full of debates of how President George W. Bush should solve the problem with Saddam Hussein, but protests, war updates and music have filled the … [Read more...] about Iraqi war makes mark on entertainment
The spirit of Aloha leis Pepperdine
By Rosy Banks Staff Writer “Aloha spirit is about people coming together, celebrating unity, and then being able to take that with them to everyone they come in contact with.” - April Uyehara, Hawaii Club President Aloha spirit soared through Firestone Fieldhouse Sunday. Uniting the Pacific Island cultures of Hawaii and Tahiti, the Hawaii Club sponsored the third annual … [Read more...] about The spirit of Aloha leis Pepperdine