CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor While many students are contemplating homework, classes, or what to do with their three-day weekend, a select few are preparing to put their carpentry skills to the test, and construct a house in a mere three days. Today, a group of 50 Pepperdine students along with several advisors will embark on a mission trip to San Felipe, Mexico, to … [Read more...] about Mexico trip ties cultures closer
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Pumpkins, spice and everything nice
LISA CUMBIELiving Editor As autumn rolls in, leaves are changing colors to beautiful shades of reds and oranges and signs of the season are popping up everywhere. Though sometimes it’s hard to feel the change of seasons in sunny Malibu, if you look close enough, there are signs of autumn falling all around. One of the most iconic symbols representative of the harvest season … [Read more...] about Pumpkins, spice and everything nice
Concert supports Sangster
ROBIN NASBYStaff Writer When the unthinkable is reality and the ultimate trial is just another day, love truly can conquer all. Chris Sangster, Pepperdine assistant dean for advancement and alumni relations, was diagnosed with brain cancer in July of 2006 and has been doing a valiant job of holding off this threatening strain of cancer. Sangster, an alumnus of Seaver College … [Read more...] about Concert supports Sangster
Issues hit hard in film
OLESYA SALNIKOVAA&E Assistant Saudi Arabia is the number one oil producer in the world, while the United States is the number one oil consumer in the world, so it makes sense that the United States is interested in Saudi affairs. This modern-day tension sets the scene for the newly released film “The Kingdom,” which depicts American forces targeted in deadly attacks in … [Read more...] about Issues hit hard in film
Artist gets show ‘wright’
CRYSTAL TAYLORStaff Writer Judy Garland, the star of “The Wizard of Oz,” was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars with one of the most tragic stories. Her career slowly faded away as drugs, alcohol and severe depression took over her life. In 1961, however, she gave the concert of her life at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Garland put on a three-hour performance of all her trademark … [Read more...] about Artist gets show ‘wright’