BLAIR WARNERThailand Columnist Riding elephants, staying in a tribal village, meeting and living with Thai families, river rafting, playing with underprivileged and malnourished tribal kids and Thai language boot camp are just a few examples of what students in the spring semester in Thailand (SST) 2007 program have done in the three weeks that we have been here. And I have … [Read more...] about Thailand trek shows students tribal life
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Face in the crowd: Taylor Williams
MEREDITH GRANTStaff Writer Taylor Williams is a senior who has his heart set on making movies. A Texas native, from just outside of Dallas, Williams has fallen in love with film. After graduation, he plans to stay in the Los Angeles to further his career. His telecommunication production major with and emphasis in art comes in handy as Williams is creative and enjoys the … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Taylor Williams
Deception comes from everywhere
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor California may be the “golden state,” but sometimes I wonder why it ever earned the nickname. The Gold Rush is over, and it can’t just be the sunshine — it snowed in Malibu a couple of weeks ago. It could be Hollywood, a town that markets itself on beautiful images, even though they are doctored up. After all, beauty sells. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Deception comes from everywhere
Pep melting pot offers growth
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor Like all students, Cathy Vu can be defined by her class (senior), her major (business), or her age (22). But, unlike most other students at Pepperdine, Vu is from Vietnam, making her stand out in a predominately Caucasian school. Although she is an international student, Vu said she does not feel strange about it because she attended high … [Read more...] about Pep melting pot offers growth
Sultry singer glides through genres
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant There once was a little girl who lived in Texas. Her father, Ravi Shankar, happened to be the greatest sitar player in the world. He hung out with people like George Harrison and John Coltrane. She wanted to be great at music, like her father, but she wanted to do it in her own way. Norah Jones has grown up to become a talented singer, one who has … [Read more...] about Sultry singer glides through genres