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“In Search Of” They are the men behind the hits. And now, they have an album of their own. The production and songwriting prowess of Chad Hugo and Pharrel Williams finally finds a platform of its own in the duo’s debut album “In Search of.” Previously, the Virginia natives known as the Neptunes helped give Britney Spears and ‘N Sync hip-hop credibility on their respective … [Read more...] about N.E.R.D.

By Christina LittlefieldA&E Editor The best of Latin jazz and swing filled Raitt Recital Hall Tuesday night as the Pepperdine University Jazz Ensemble performed its only concert of the year. Complete with improv instrumental solos and vocalist Lisa Dunn, the small 12-member ensemble reproduced such big band numbers as Juan Tizol and Edward “Duke” Ellington’s “Caravan, … [Read more...] about Jazzing up Raitt

Tara Lawrence and Sasha Rumberg A typical day in the London house goes like this: Waking up and walking down a flight or two of stairs to our classrooms. During breaks, running like crazy down to the basement to get a soda or a meal, especially getting to the toaster. Museum visits are weekly for Dr. Gary Hart’s Humanities classes — attending the National Gallery, British … [Read more...] about London enjoys the sunshine

By Holli LeMarrStaff Writer What do an alley between apartment buildings, a row of vending machines and a funky doorway in Brooklyn have in common? Some would say these are ordinary and insignificant components in our world. But Avery Falkner, artist and professor of art at Pepperdine, uses these “little pockets of our environment” as the basis of his artwork. He believes that … [Read more...] about Living art, finding passion, loving life

‘N Sync’s  Bass training for space ‘N Sync’s Lance Bass wants to go to space, and he’s getting corporate sponsors to do it. Electronic manufacturer Radio Shack just paid for the pop star to begin medical screening at Star City, Russia's Institute for Bio-Medical Problems. Bass must pass the screenings to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian Soyuz … [Read more...] about Making waves