ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor Angry, man-hating women who, by the way, hate men— in a game of Catch Phrase to some this obviously serves as the description of one word. Feminist. For today’s society feminism does not have many pleasant associations. Dubbed as the new “F” word, it seems as if feminism breeds social pariahs rather than perpetuators of social … [Read more...] about Ms. Underdstood
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How to protect your hair from the fog
ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor It crept on us with the stealth of a ninja. The power of its grasp leaves what some spend so much time sculpting. It is the fog. There’s really nothing good about it. Sure it provides nutrients to foliage and possibly serves as an air purifier, but that does not excuse the fact that it holds the irrevocable power to render even the best hair day … [Read more...] about How to protect your hair from the fog
The real world: not so real
ASHLYEE HICKMAN Living Editor The cool thing about college is that we’re actually legitimate adults. We’re 18 and older so basically we can do whatever we want. That’s right, total independence. Take my last dentist trip for example. My close-yet-so-far 17-year-old sister had to wait as one our parents signed those nifty waivers. I’m next: “I’m 18,” I snoot, “I can sign … [Read more...] about The real world: not so real
Prof finds reward outside limelight
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor For nearly 25 years, David Barber has been making it look easy for Pepperdine audiences. As the technical production manager for the Center for the Arts, Barber has the unique task of performing unnoticed while most people in the entertainment business are shouting for attention. But this is the world of backstage, where all glitzy associations of … [Read more...] about Prof finds reward outside limelight
To ‘300’ go the spoils
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant For the film “300,” the actors were not asked to have six-packs; that would not have been enough. Instead, it seems they were asked to have eight-packs with every muscle and every curve sculpted to perfection. And because they run around in nothing but a cape, sandals and an armored Speedo, Spartan brilliance is shown at its best in pretty much … [Read more...] about To ‘300’ go the spoils