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NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor Following the footsteps of classic Las Vegas thrillers such as “Ocean’s Eleven,” “21” pumps up the adrenaline and excitement with its dance-pop soundtrack and fast-track special effects. Based off the true story of Ben Mezrich and his book “Bringing Down the House; The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions,” “21” is an … [Read more...] about ‘21’ steps to adrenaline rush

ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant Paganini played it, Joshua Bell mastered it and freshman Alyson Austin is charming Pepperdine with it. What this instrument that perfectly fits under the chins of talented individuals? The violin. Commonly referred to as one of the most difficult instruments to pick up, the violin still has not stumped Austin. She has made her way into … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Alyson Austin

KRISTEN ENGLERTStaff Writer Hebrew National, Ballpark and Oscar Mayer are all brands of hot dogs that have gone down in history as one delicious dog. Topped with mustard, ketchup, relish and sometimes chili, hot dogs are known for being America’s food.  Just when hot dogs were only thought as food for sports enthusiasts, Beverly Hills threw a curve ball. In comes Marty and … [Read more...] about Making it ‘Hot’ in Beverly Hills

STEPHEN ROESLERStaff Writer “Wait a minute, we haven’t heard from you, Amory,” said our scrawny gringo guide with dark scruff on his white cheeks. “Mad, sad, frustrated – how do you feel?”  Sitting, hunched over with his elbows on his knees and his blonde locks covering his disappointed eyes, he began to utter, “I am disappointed, but these things happen. It’s a bummer.”  … [Read more...] about ‘Serve’ing myself in Ecuador

JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer The ninth annual Malibu International Film Festival returns to Malibu for a three-day celebration of films from around the world. The event runs Friday through Sunday. A total of 29 various films will be screened, including documentaries, feature films and short films. In a press release, festival creative director Frank Giarmona said, “Malibu Film … [Read more...] about Film Festival returns to Malibu High