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LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor Back in fourth grade, it was certainly un-cool to be known as the kid who shopped at the Salvation Army. Today, it seems that second-hand clothing, which prances under the term “vintage,” is not only a way to save a little cash, but also a wonderful way to be considered an ultimate fashion-forward person. Now unless one is 3 years old, … [Read more...] about Walk into glam ‘land;’ vintage look suits all

LISA YAMADAStaff Writer     Ten years ago, the thought of a stripper once named “Bonbon” gracing the stage of the world’s grandest award show, the Academy Awards, would have been met with high-nosed scoffs and impatient smirks. Today, that same stripper, who now goes by Diablo Cody, walks off that same stage, golden Oscar in hand. The recent success of Cody’s sleeper hit … [Read more...] about ‘My Big Fat Greek’ moneymaker

LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor To Public Safety: DO NOT READ. I have a dream that one day I will be able to roll into Pepperdine’s campus and find a parking space quickly and efficiently.As this dream will never be realized during my tenure here, breaking the law is probably the only answer. All there is to say is that we’ve all been there. 10. To be five minutes late for … [Read more...] about Reasons to park illegally on campus

AMY LARSONStaff Writer There are many times in our lives when we ask why. Why did a certain event happen? Why us, why not us? I find myself asking this at times, too. This past summer was one of those times. I often asked God why, and, in fact, was very angry at God. It was a very tough time for me, a very dark time. Lately, though, through people and experiences, I’ve seen … [Read more...] about Remember He is with us in good and bad

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