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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

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’

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

Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor Stephen Schwartz is famous. But, it is not until hearing his list of credentials that one even begins to comprehend how famous he truly is. Writing the tunes for the likes of musicals, such as “Pippen,” “Godspell” and, most recently, “Wicked” — along with scores for countless animated classics, such as “The Prince of Egypt,” “Pocahontas,” “The … [Read more...] about ‘Wicked’ sounds set to ‘defy gravity’ at Smothers Theatre

Laura JohnsonLife & Arts Editor 10. The name lies. It is not just open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Actually, it is open 24 hours a day. Skeletor, be worried — you now have some competition. 9. Any place you can buy Coke (referring to the beverage) is fine by me. 8. Come on, just because the hot dogs have been rolling on that cooker all day long doesn’t mean they aren’t great. 7. … [Read more...] about Top 10 reasons to ‘thank heaven’ 7-Eleven just opened in Calabasas