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AMY LARSONStaff Writer  This is my last column in the Graphic. That seems really odd. I was trying to look back at my past four years, trying to think of a really good topic – a sort of summation if you will; something that would represent how much God has taught me in my time here at Pepperdine. A 700-word column could never hold the things God has brought me through and … [Read more...] about Always learning from God’s teachings

LAURA JOHNSON Marriage is a wonderful thing. Many students at Pepperdine know this. As we swiftly approach the end of the year, many of our fellow classmates, in fact, will be tying the knot. Instead of judging them, maybe you should just go ahead and join them and get married, too. 10. If one of you is pregnant. – No matter what, the shot-gun wedding will never go out of … [Read more...] about Reasons to Elope – No, Really

NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor  George Clooney proves his capabilities as a triple threat in the romantic comedy “Leatherheads” when he pulls off being the producer, director and lead actor against Hollywood hot shot Renee Zellweger and rising TV star John Krasinski. While slightly hokey at times and overdone with witty banter and classical throwbacks, Clooney does a successful … [Read more...] about ‘Head’ out for a good laugh

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