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By Emily DurninStaff Writer Picture yourself sitting in a dimmed theater, the dark stage before you. As the lights come up, you hear the soft, sweet sounds of violins, followed by the harmony of the woodwinds. Gradually, the drums join in, and you jump a little at the sudden, staccato entrance of the trumpets. After more than 20 years of bringing audiences this excitement, Dr. … [Read more...] about Symphonic sounds fill Smothers

By Kristen LowreyAssistant A& E Editor Adventure, acceptance and awakening. “The Matchmaker” has all three of these themes, not to mention romance, deceit and dancing. Director George Neilson stresses these three themes with his student cast and emphasizes the relation of the themes to becoming active in life. “It’s about joining the human race,” Neilson said of the play. … [Read more...] about Smothers stage reveals a Wilder side

Julieanne Leupold The camera bulbs flashing. The million-dollar jewelry. The last-minute plastic surgery. The designer gowns. The red carpet. The Oscar. It is the almighty holy grail of the entertainment industry, each actor selecting roles and scripts that might put him or her in contention for that Academy Award. Some nominees wear millions on a single night, and all receive … [Read more...] about Red carpet lacks real-life drama

By Sarah HanStaff Writer The problem? Your wardrobe needs a facelift. The answer? Spring’s new fashion trends. If you’re sick of flipping through your boring wardrobe and finding yourself in a slump with nothing exciting to wear, have no fear. This spring’s hottest new fashion trends are bound to pull you out of those outdated styles and into this season’s fun, invigorating … [Read more...] about Flowers blossom in this year’s hottest spring fashion line-up

By Sarah PyeAssistant Lifestyles Editor Freshman Christian Goodwin has a song in his heart and choir to thank for his enrollment at Pepperdine. A transfer student from Cal Poly, Goodwin knew that he would be attending Pepperdine after his initial fall semester there. He was recruited last summer by Dean of Admissions Paul Long after Long heard him sing on a choir trip to … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd