ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer Opening with its usual stomach-churning visuals and ear-covering sounds, “Saw IV” maintains the tone of its three predecessors. The anticipated psychological thriller brings out its characters’ humanity with, of course, a dark twist to scare the audience. Focusing on the individual and his hidden complexity seems to be the recurring theme in all … [Read more...] about ‘Saw IV’ makes the cut
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Wildfire cancels Smothers shows
SHANNON URTNOWSKI A&E Editor Because of last week’s wildfires, Sunday and Monday performances scheduled at Smothers Theatre were canceled. The Malibu fire began early Sunday at about 5 a.m., and David Barber, the technical director for the theater, said he was unsure whether the performance of “Luma: Theater of Light” would be able to show. “If nothing more happened, our … [Read more...] about Wildfire cancels Smothers shows
Faith in God keeps hearts strong
AMY LARSONStaff Writer Sometimes when certain things happen, we find ourselves asking why. What’s more, we find ourselves blaming God, accusing Him of raining on our parade, breaking our hearts, or shattering our dreams. We tell God that our way of things would have been better, that He doesn’t know the situation, must not care about the person like we do. I was tempted to … [Read more...] about Faith in God keeps hearts strong
Culture through song
APRIL FELCHNER/Staff Photographer HAYLEY LERCH & APRIL FELCHNERStaff Writers Students yearning to travel will soon have the opportunity to be swept away to a magical Scottish village without ever leaving campus. “Brigadoon,” presented by the Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division, promises to transport students to an eighteenth century locale, which comes to life for … [Read more...] about Culture through song
Station 88 firefighters protect in time of need
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor You heard from your friends who were stranded on and off campus during the fire. You heard from the administrators about the steps they took to keep us safe. But now, listen to the voices outside our campus who see the other side of the flame, who head toward instead of away from fire. Step into the flame-retardant boots of the men who put … [Read more...] about Station 88 firefighters protect in time of need