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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

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

JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer “No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world,” said John Keating, played by Robin Williams, in the 1989 Oscar-winning film “Dead Poet’s Society.” The newly created Santa Monica Poet Society echoes that same mission, as it encourages artists of all types to share and expand their creativity. Last Thursday evening, … [Read more...] about New society showcases student talents

LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Editor Smoking is sexy. Tell everyone you know. Clearly, Hollywood has been aware of this fact for some time. When the god-like creatures Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp light up on screen, with those opaque puffs of smoke secreting from their mouths, it’s as if the world has stopped. Maybe scenes like these were just too hot to handle because now the … [Read more...] about Hot topic gets student steamed up

ERIKA VARELA & MISHY TURNERStaff Writers A short distance from the fast-paced world of Los Angeles, Topanga Canyon is anything but fast. For proof, simply look to the many bumper stickers on cars that read, “Admire Topanga, slowly.” Topanga Canyon is reminiscent of the good ol’ days of “The Waltons,” the classic 1970s television show about a country family with relatives … [Read more...] about Old-fashioned finds in style