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 By Michelle Rihovsky Staff Writer As she furiously dances across the Green Valley High School stage, determined to pick up yet another national dance championship title, the unthinkable happens. Her halter strap snaps, threatening a disruption in her routine, not to mention eternal embarrassment. But she makes a quick adjustment and keeps on dancing. The team ends up winning … [Read more...] about Star dancer takes flight on stage

 By Janea Brown Lifestyles Editor Some students like “super senior” Pete Awad just can’t seem to get away from Pepperdine — he plans to graduate in April after five years. Awad simply moved from one beach to another when he came to Malibu from his hometown, Manhattan Beach. Awad grew up with two sisters — Myra, who is a teacher, and Maryan, who is in medical school. Awad said … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Pete Awad

By JJ Bowman Whether to get away from the banality of dorm life or see a great concert hundreds of miles away, students have been enjoying road trips for years. Sometimes, the only reason to take a road trip is the need for release from the confines of a city and feel fresh air and open road. That couldn’t have been more necessary than in Florence. Although the city delights … [Read more...] about Florence: Road trip replaces train ride

 By Erik Squire Staff Writer With a view of the explosive sunset and the streams of red and white lights, an office with a window never seemed so nice. What makes the sights even more special is when the office flies about 100 feet above the Southern California coastline. Jorge Jarrin, traffic reporter for KABC radio since 1985, earns a living flying among some of Los Angeles’ … [Read more...] about Looking down from great heights

 By Holli LeMarr Staff Writer Now earning units is as simple as watching a movie. Well, you’re required to do more than just watch the movie, but accumulating credits while being entertained isn’t too shabby either. A Social Science Perspective on Film, a series of one-unit, credit/no credit film classes, is now being held on Sunday evenings in Elkins Auditorium and Keck … [Read more...] about Pep has ‘hidden’ film class