By Sarah Pye LONDON--It’s the start of a new semester and once again time to make that all-consuming decision that has weighed heavily on the mind of each International Programs student since the dawn of time, or at least since fall 2002: Which foreign country shall I travel to this weekend? This decision brings to mind a cartoon I recently encountered in The New Yorker, which … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Where the dollar goes far and I won’t be killed
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Townshend arrested for child porn use British rock star Pete Townshend has been arrested under allegations that he had made and possessed indecent images of children, police said Monday. The 57-year-old founder of the Who was arrested under the Protection of Children Act after police performed searches at a business and his home near London. Police took computers from the … [Read more...] about MakingWaves
Wayne Thiebaud returns to Pepperdine
After a 10-year absence from the Los Angeles area, the paintings of California artist Wayne Thiebaud are on display in the Frederick R. Weisman Museum through March 23.By Andrea BandaA&E Editor Scrumptious desserts, barbecued chicken, portraits, San Francisco cityscapes and the Sacramento River Valley –– the work of California artist Wayne Thiebaud has returned to … [Read more...] about Wayne Thiebaud returns to Pepperdine
Claim 2 Fame: Alum learns no dream is too high
By Darcy HickeyA&E Assistant Pepperdine alumnus Cory Martin is living the dream he didn’t know he wanted. After graduating from Pepperdine in 2001, Martin heard about an opening in a Christian singing group that he had grown up admiring, Acappella. He decided to send in an audition tape for fun, not expecting anything to come of it. One month later, Martin was asked to … [Read more...] about Claim 2 Fame: Alum learns no dream is too high
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Concerts Jan. 16 • Erykah Badu at House of Blues, Hollywood Jan. 17 • Jimmy Eat World at Wiltern Theatre Jan. 18 • Jennifer Holliday at Cerritos Center for Performing Arts • Elton John at Bakersfield Centennial Garden and Convention Center • Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin at Universal Amphitheatre Jan. 19 • Something Corporate at Ventura Theatre • Social Distortion … [Read more...] about Events Calendar