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By Rebecca LawsonStaff Writer  The sound of the Irish whistle comes clear and pure over the CD stereo. A young girl listens, enraptured, not quite knowing why. All she knows is she loves everything Irish, and as she leafs through a book of pictures of the green hills and thatched roof houses, she swears someday she’ll go there. March comes in like a lion, and the young girl … [Read more...] about My So-Called Life: More than qualified to celebrate

By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer  Have you ever received a completely unprompted compliment that made your whole entire day? I know I have. In fact, about two weeks ago I received five compliments in one day. That’s right, five. It was spectacular. And most of those compliments came from total strangers. They ranged from the mere superficial, to ones with more depth. It … [Read more...] about Whatever: Choose your words very carefully

By Doug StevensAssistant Opinons Editor  If you liked the movie, you’ll love the DVD bonus footage. The box office smash “8 Mile” hits stores March 18 loaded with nearly an hour of never-before-seen extras. Features include the making of “8 Mile,” with insightful commentary from director Brian Grazer; five freestyle battle outtakes between Eminem and extras from “8 Mile;” and … [Read more...] about 8 Mile: Detroit … in the privacy of your own basement

By Darcy HickeyA&E Assistant  He’s got the notes, but he’s still working on the rhythm. “I have been involved in music all of my life, but dancing is definitely not my forte,” Songfest host Peter Wilson said. “Sometimes I watch my feet moving and realize that more times than not, they are not doing the same thing as the person’s next to me.” This year, Wilson, who is part … [Read more...] about Claim 2 Fame: Won by One star wins Songfest spotlight

By Andrea BandaA&E Editor  It’s the weekend: Pepperdine students are free from the confines of classes and the monotonous routine of weekly studying — at least for two days. To escape the gated Malibu paradise settled in the hills, they usually head through Malibu Canyon to enjoy their 48 hours of freedom. Most will take the 101 south to the Topanga Mall to hit the sales or … [Read more...] about Lassoing adventure in Old Town Calabasas