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NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor “4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days” successfully tackles a sensitive subject with its realistic portrayal of a late-term abortion in communist Romania in 1987. This disturbing and insightful film is a vision of depression and desperation when the people of Romania were forced into communism under the Ceausescu regime. Already taking home 14 awards and … [Read more...] about ‘4 Months’ worth of controversy

NICOLE KLIESTStaff Writer Santa Monica’s See Line Gallery is hosting an exhibition that explores the “us versus them” mentality, an increasingly gray area in our society. The exhibit titled “Us Versus Them” is showing until Mar. 15. Janet Levy, Director of the See Line Gallery, sees the gallery as a platform for artists. “Art is something you should learn from and it should … [Read more...] about Art speaks through a political message

ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant “5,6,7,8 … 1,2,3,4” Whoever is familiar with these counts has some idea of the technicality of dance. Dancing is a part of everyday life – whether on TV, in a club or on Broadway, it affects everybody in some way. Freshman Brittni Ping has especially been impacted by this art. She has been dancing for 13 years because of the one day as a 5 … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Brittni Ping

LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor While half of the Pepperdine population parades around pretending to eat, the other half of the people who do like to partake in breaking bread every now and again should be informed about the novelties restaurant 25 Degrees has to offer. The name refers to the difference in degrees between a medium rare and a well done burger, and thankfully … [Read more...] about Burgers sizzle 24/7 at “25” 

KRISTEN ENGLERTStaff Writer The Helio Sequence, a Portland- based band consisting of songwriter Brandon Summers and best friend, former Modest Mouse drummer, Benjamin Weikel, are launching into the musical arena again with their new album, “Keep Your Eyes Ahead.” The Helio Sequence does a mediocre job with this new album making sure to keep the drum solos fresh and the acoustic … [Read more...] about Electronic musicians release fourth album