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
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Old-fashioned finds in style
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
Local hospitality speaks volumes to foreigners
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
Natural treasures offer adventure
LISA CUMBIELiving Editor The sun is shining, the water is glistening and it’s a beautiful day outside. But the air is chilling and autumn is settling in, the vacationers have all gone back to their undesirable climates, PCH traffic is moving again — a sign that summer is officially over. But for Pepperdine students, this means the beach is no longer the best excuse to ditch … [Read more...] about Natural treasures offer adventure
Face in the crowd: Alex Skinner
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Pepperdine’s telecom students have always taken advantage of the many opportunities offered by the close proximity to the entertainment industry. But the ability to produce quality drama wherever one might be is an indicator of true talent. Junior Alex Skinner is one of these endowed individuals. This Creative Writing major is beginning to … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Alex Skinner