Our Lady Peace earns five for Juno ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland — Toronto-based rock group Our Lady Peace leads the Juno Awards nominations this year, earning five nods for their recent album, “Spiritual Machines” from Columbia. The Juno Awards are the Canadian equivalent to the Grammy Awards. This year’s ceremony takes place on April 14 at One Stadium in St. John’s, Newfoundland, … [Read more...] about Making waves
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Cruising Old Town Pasadena
By Bethany HallStaff Writer Just an hour from Pepperdine is a place rich in culture and entertainment, yet it remains undiscovered by most students. Old Town Pasadena is an eclectic shopping area full of classic, traditional facades and modern, commercialized stores. The paradox that is Old Town Pasadena gracefully combines mainstream practicality with old-fashioned culture, … [Read more...] about Cruising Old Town Pasadena
Star dancer takes flight on stage
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
Face in the Crowd: Pete Awad
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
Florence: Road trip replaces train ride
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