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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

LISA CUMBIELiving Editor There are many students at Pepperdine who are very involved in political events and already know exactly which candidates they’re going to vote for in the next election. But then there is the rest of the campus that has no idea what is going on for the 2008 presidential election and probably only knows of three candidates running for the presidency, … [Read more...] about How to make an educated decision when picking your presidential candidate

SCOTT MILLEROverseas Columnist Visions of rude Londoners pushing their way about on “The Tube” crept into my head as my airplane from Los Angeles crossed the English Channel. Although slightly nervous, coming from a small Oregon town of barely 3,000, I had resigned myself to the idea that I would get used to the London attitude. By the time I left next spring, I mused, I might … [Read more...] about Local hospitality speaks volumes to foreigners