KRISTA SPARKSStaff Writer As hesitant as I am to explain this statement and further perpetuate the stereotype resting on the beautiful part of the country I call home, I know you’re on the edge of your intellectual seat — so, I’ll humor you. You see, friends, the religious environment that informed the context of my upbringing, was one boasting very little (by which I mean … [Read more...] about Tolerance low among the faithful
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Student TV show is alright being ‘dumb’
JOHN VIGNOLOStaff Writer “The Randumb Show” is the longest running TV show in the history of Pepperdine, produced solely by students. Senior Zane Witzel, television production major, has been involved with “The Randumb Show” since his sophomore year. He has worked as a producer, host, writer, editor and everything in between. He currently leads “The Randumb Show.” According … [Read more...] about Student TV show is alright being ‘dumb’
Top 10 ways that America is still No. 1
Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor The United States economy appears to be in shambles. Instead of falling apart, moving to Canada or resorting to other unmentionable atrocities, we must come together and learn to love our country once more. 10. One word — Thanksgiving. 9. Well, it certainly isn’t because we still allow people to wear leggings as pants. 8. Money isn’t all that … [Read more...] about Top 10 ways that America is still No. 1
The new ‘Apple’ of the L.A. eye
KRISTEN ENGLARTLife and Arts Assistant Being minutes away from Los Angeles makes hitting the club scene quite easy for Pepperdine students. The list of popular nightclubs is endless. From Villa and Crown Bar to Area and especially Les Deux, there is always a venue nearby in which to get one’s groove on. Until recently, Les Deux has been the place to be seen. With constant … [Read more...] about The new ‘Apple’ of the L.A. eye
Dolls ‘dominate’ nothing new
DEREK SEDAMAssistant Online Editor Nicole Scherzinger was extremely close to pulling a Beyoncé and going solo in 2007. Luckily for her career’s sake, and for the sakes of the rest of her burlesque dance-group-turned-vocal-girl-group Pussycat Dolls, her solo stuff tanked. It’s only a great coincidence that the first single from “Doll Domination,” “When I Grow Up,” brought her … [Read more...] about Dolls ‘dominate’ nothing new