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LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant Step into the cafeteria and size up your choices. A luscious cheeseburger dripping with sauce, an enormous slab of beef complemented by a side of french fries or a perfect slice of your favorite pizza. Although these options seem nearly impossible to resist, one thing pushes you over to the salad bar to fill your plate with shreds of romaine … [Read more...] about How to shed the dreaded Freshman 15

LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant Their fingers fly faster than Clark Kent in his Superman apparel. Their knowledge of a cellular phone keypad can outdo even Einstein’s understanding of numbers and letters. They are the text-messaging addicts of Pepperdine University, and they are taking over campus. Whether you’re in the HAWC, the library or even class, you can’t help but notice … [Read more...] about Trend of texting increases

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Old friends reunite in the heartwarming and inspirational drama “Reign Over Me” when Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler rekindle a college friendship and help each other truly experience life. “Reign” gives an insight into male bonding that reaches beyond playing video games and watching football, instead delving into the meaning behind love and loss. … [Read more...] about Actors ‘Reign’ in drama

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor With 2007 bringing new records from many bands that defined the indie sound (the Shins, Modest Mouse) the year has so far been one of the symbolically sophomore album. The releases were not technically a second for the bands but had the feel of a second release, a period when bands must follow up a platinum debut and deal with higher … [Read more...] about Modest Mouse rocks indie scene

LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Editor’s Note: This is the last of a seven-part series featuring fun, out-of-the-ordinary activities to do each day of the week. It is the perfect guide for those who find themselves searching for new ways to spend their nights. God knew Mondays could be particularly nasty, so he invented Sunday. It is that glorious day when many go to church, … [Read more...] about Before getting on the work horse, ride the bull