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DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer  Why is it so hard compiling a second album? It has plagued massive amounts of bands over the past few years.  Whether they go all Springsteen on us like The Killers or shade their emo edge like The Academy Is, the new generation of bands has been demanded to top their last album or fail miserably trying. Instead they end up taking drastic steps that … [Read more...] about ‘Tapes’ walk thin line on second release

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

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