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There’s more to St. Patrick’s Day than shamrocks, green beer and pinching people.By Karma Christine SalvatoStaff Writer  Shamrocks, the color green and those curious little creatures called leprechauns are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of St. Patrick’s Day. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into more of a secular … [Read more...] about Leprechauns put the ire in Ireland

Students and professors find some sacred solitude in Pepperdine’s busy environment.By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor  The classic college student does not usually see 4:30 a.m. unless it is through the eyes of a caffeine induced all-night study session. With an increasingly fast-paced lifestyle, the little free time students have is generally spent sleeping. However, … [Read more...] about Peace & Quiet

By Sarah PyeStaff Writer  I have a new roommate. His name is Mickey. He’s about three inches long, gray, small tail. He may have a friend, Minnie, though her existence has not yet been confirmed. On the upside, he’s fairly quiet, a non-smoker and doesn’t eat too much. On the downside, he’s a mouse. Yes folks, that is correct. I currently share my living space with not only … [Read more...] about 3.1415: Mickey Watch 2003 has begun

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