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SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor Madeleine Peyroux, the soulful singer and guitarist whose latest album topped the Billboard Jazz charts, will perform a sold-out show in Smothers Theatre.The performance was added to the Pepperdine Center for the Arts calendar late in the fall semester, when Peyroux and her management team decided to book a tour of small venues for early … [Read more...] about Madeleine Peyroux brings smokey sounds to Pep stage

CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Editor’s Note: This is the fourth 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. Thursdays are busy days. The week is almost over, and there is so much to do before the weekend. But the nights are … [Read more...] about Get off the couch ‘cause Thursdays just got better

ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor  The hall of the Tyler Campus Center tells a story— a story of dedication, scholarship and perseverance. The glass pane across from the International Programs office proudly displays the names and faces of those proven worthy of the various Pepperdine fellowships; the most recent addition is senior Amy Joehlin.  Joehlin said she loves adventure. … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Amy Joehlin

ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Chocolates, roses, creepy naked babies wielding deadly weapons—Bah hum bug—wait, wrong holiday. Valentine’s Day is often viewed as plague rather than pleasure. Some would argue that Hallmark and Hershey’s just want consumer America to believe that this is the time to acknowledge one’s love so that they may cash in on the gifts, cards and … [Read more...] about How to totally ignore Valentine’s Day

LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant  It is the perfect indulgence as a reward for a job well done. It is the ultimate breakup remedy. It can be given as a gift in virtually any situation.  That’s right— it’s chocolate.  Although chocolate is appreciated worldwide for its various forms for consumption, many people are unaware of the background of this delectable treat.  According to … [Read more...] about Melting the many chocolate myths