By Faith LynnStaff Writer World-renowned violinist Gilles Apap will join Pepperdine's new string orchestra as both soloist and conductor today. A teacher and performer who has played all over the world for nearly twenty years, Apap will play in and conduct a program tonight in Raitt Recital Hall, including Bach, Vivaldi and folk tunes. Apap has long been praised for his … [Read more...] about Orchestrating the Classics
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Nelly concert ends in injury and death Two fans were stabbed last Friday at a Nelly concert at the Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, Calif. Faitamai Taunuu, 30, and Sean Bower, 27, were rushed to a local hospital. Bowers survived, however, Taunuu died from multiple stab wounds late Saturday night. Police arrested Hank Carl Banegas, 26, Steven Francis Tesam, 46, and an … [Read more...] about MakingWaves
Conceiving at a Christian college
By Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor It’s not something you see every day. And if Pepperdine was a public university, it probably would go virtually unnoticed. But with a renewed commitment to the university’s Christian mission that prompted clarification of policies involving sex and alcohol, seeing a pregnant student on campus is a little unexpected. “I get looks all the … [Read more...] about Conceiving at a Christian college
Pep student has first date on camera
Jennifer Flannery to appear on TLC’s “A Dating Story” at the end of the month.By Crystal LuongStaff Writer The military-gray SF-260 fighter planes soar parallel in the blue sky toward each other. The distance between them diminishes within seconds as the pilots prepare for a quick maneuver. It’s time for a dogfight, complete with all the thrills and aerobatics. There are … [Read more...] about Pep student has first date on camera
Forget the beach and hit the road
There’s a lot more to the Malibu area than just surfers, old rich people and multi-million dollar mansions. For driving enthusiasts, the many canyon roads that meander through the mountains are simply paradise.By James RiswickOpinions Editor Since the 1950s, people have been flocking to Malibu for one thing: the beach. Surfers and sun worshippers alike migrate from the hustle … [Read more...] about Forget the beach and hit the road