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
Style and Substance: You can just call me the bag lady
Stefanie WissmannStaff Writer My mother owns two purses. One is tan canvas and as soon as Labor Day passes she trades it in for her black leather one. The columns and pictures that declare that red nylon purses are all the rage do not persuade her. When she walks through a department store, she goes straight to what she needs and doesn’t linger by the shelves of beautiful bags … [Read more...] about Style and Substance: You can just call me the bag lady
Making the most of your travel dollars after Sept. 11
From maximizing airline loyalty and mileage programs to chatting up the airline gate attendant, use these insider tips and simple guidelines next time you hop an international or domestic flight to save big bucks, get better fares and get more from your money.By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer In 2001, I flew a total of 230,000 miles. I’m no expert, but I have learned a lot about … [Read more...] about Making the most of your travel dollars after Sept. 11
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