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ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer The second annual Malibu Celebration of Film festival is returning to Pepperdine, bringing with it some of the industry’s most highly-acclaimed films. The event, which will include everything from film screenings to panel discussions, will run from Friday, Sept. 28 until Sunday, Sept. 30. “FILMSCOOL,” a film competition that will highlight three … [Read more...] about Film festival lights up Malibu

MISHY TURNER & ERIKA VARELA Staff Writers Populated by Hollywood’s famous and trendy, Los Feliz, an L.A. district located east of Hollywood and south of Griffith Park, is a great place to people watch or to be watched. With creative, eye-popping storefronts and quirky restaurant names, driving down Franklin or Vermont Avenue may cause whiplash. So, grab a neck pad and hold … [Read more...] about Livin’ it up in Los Feliz

CRYSTAL TAYLORStaff Writer Kanye West exploded onto the scene in the mid 2000s with “Jesus Walks.” Overcoming a broken home and the decision to drop out of school, West has received six Grammy’s (as well as many other awards) and has gained immense commercial success. His new CD, “Graduation,” was released on Sept. 11 to much media hype. Expecting that this album wouldn’t do … [Read more...] about Kanye West ‘Graduates,’ has yet to mature

DANIEL HOUGEYStaff Writer  Pepperdine is often viewed as a school for Californians, but the strong faith and academic focus on which Pepperdine is centered draws even the most distant students.  An average of 50 percent of the Seaver College student body originates in Pepperdine’s own home state of California.  The next most represented state is Texas at approximately 7 … [Read more...] about Students flock from afar

CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Most college students are at least familiar with Greek life, but it seems only a select few actually understand the recruitment and selection process. Fortunately, for those not involved, and unsure of what “rush” means, there is a solution. Specifically on the sorority side, participating in recruitment can be a very confusing and … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Leslie Mayer