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PACIS  revives  faith-­based  CoC scholarships diplomacy  in  Middle  East increase, Fall Fest draws donations  By  SONYA  SINGH ASSOCIATE  EDITOR

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It takes a 17-hour flight and two or three taxis through the unfamiliar streets of Amman, Jordan, to arrive here, a nondescript grey building. W. Timothy Pownall, assistant director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine School of Law, and his partners in the PACIS Project are ushered into the office of a bearded, turbaned man in his mid-60s — the secretary general of the Pownall international PACIS Director leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood. He could easily field dress an AK-47 blindfolded, Pownall thinks, as he faces a man who considers a Westerner his enemy. “Why do you want to meet with me?� the man asks. “Why do you want to engage with the Muslim Brotherhood?� Pownall’s response is direct and simple. He looks him in the eye and says, “Politics has made enemies of us. Yet my faith says that I am supposed to love you. And I can’t love you without knowing you.’� The man’s response is to weep. “No one, especially from the West,�

he says, “has ever spoken to me that spectful but authentic technique has way.â€? earned them continual invitations on Skeptical introductions turn into the political, diplomatic side and on late-night, two-hour conversations over the religious side of the discourse in the coffee when Pownall and his colleagues Middle East, Pownall said. approach Middle Eastern leaders with In fact, they’re exercising their phithe simple but powerful objective of losophy on the ground in the Middle getting to know them. East right now. Pownall left the United That’s the PACIS Project. PACIS, States yesterday to meet his colleagues Latin for “of peace,â€? aims to strip away for a one-week tour through Amman, the politicization of religion in the Cairo and Tel Aviv, and they’re slated Middle East and get to the heart of to participate in 16 high-level meetings the matter: faith. Through faith-based with political and religious officials diplomacy, the project intentionally during their stay. brings personal faith into the conversa“The process that we engage in is tion to unlock opportunities for con- plenary and then small-group discusnection and reconciliation. sions with leaders of other faiths,â€? PowAfter Pownall was introduced to nall explained. “And yet at the end of faith-based diplomacy by the Straus In- that process, we still then get together stitute’s Abrahamic Reconciliation Sem- over a cup of coffee or a meal. It’s part inar in Cyprus in 2007, he was moved of getting to know people, not only in to collaborate with the Rev. Brian Cox terms of their religious perspective but of the International Center for Religion their world vision, how they view the and Diplomacy and world and their place in Michael Zacharia to their own society.â€? “My faith says form the PACIS ProjAnd their approach that I am supect in International is bringing an often exFaith-Based Diplocluded element to track posed to love macy through Straus two (unofficial) diployou. I can’t love in 2008. macy. Faith is generyou without While it’s difficult ally seen as the source knowing you.â€? to quantify the efof conflict in the Middle fects of faith-based East, but for PACIS, it’s —W. Timothy Pownall diplomacy, its real the solution. power lies in forging Inspired by Jesus’ relationships between peacemaking process in perceived enemies, Matthew 18, PACIS’s changing entrenched perspectives and innovative take on diplomacy emphaholding “each other accountable to the sizes an “on the groundâ€? approach to highest and best of our faith.â€? helping polarized communities steeped The members of PACIS go only in identity- and religion-based conflict. where they are invited, and their reÂť6HH PEACE, A4

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Following this year’s changes in Church of Christ scholarship funding, the Associated Women for Pepperdine hosted their annual Fall Festival on Friday. The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., took place in the Williamson Waves Cafe and Executive Hahn Fireside Coordinator, AWP Room. Founded by Helen Young in 1958, AWP has grown from 750 members to more than 2,500. The money raised at the Fall Festival will support the pool of funds used to award renewable scholarships to 15 Church of Christ students who are now evaluated more closely for active involvement in their home churches through letters of recommendation, quality of Pepperdine application essays and other criteria. This year’s scholarships were awarded in $5,000 sums, though this could change in future years with increased donations. “Although this will eventually re-

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sult in fewer scholarship awards,� the AWP website explains, “it will provide more substantial scholarships to attract, retain and support the most committed and active Church of Christ students from around the country. Current student scholarship awards will remain unchanged.� According to Tami Williamson, executive coordinator of AWP, scholarships of $200 to $300 used to be awarded to hundreds of Church of Christ students, but it became virtually impossible to evaluate the eligibility of so many students. To encourage spiritual growth and more personal, beneficial relationships with the students, fewer are now chosen. Scholarship recipients must now sign a basic behavioral contract that ensures they will maintain the minimum GPA required, participate in Campus Minsistry and remain in good standing with University disciplinary committees, among other standards. The increased sum awarded to these 15 students is only part of the positive growth the scholarship is designed to foster in their lives. “We can get to know them on a more real basis instead of a name in a book,� Williamson said. “We really do want to encourage them in becoming the men and women of God that we see them to be through the application process.� J

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November 10, 2011

Not just a president

Explore ‘The Campaign’ By EDGAR HERNANDEZ NEWS EDITOR

COURTESY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

At the big game: University President Andrew K. Benton ditched the office last Friday to hand out snacks during the women’s soccer team’s final match against the University of San Francisco. The Waves won 4–0 in front of a home crowd of nearly 400.

DPS REPORTS Weekly update from the Department of Public Safety 11/7/11 7:23 a.m. Incident Loud Noise Location: Malibu Country Estates Summary: A Malibu Country Estates resident complained about dogs routinely barking in Alumni Park during the early morning hours. 11/4/11 12:10 p.m. Fire Alarm Location: Dorm Phi-Beta Summary: Officers responded to a fire alarm activation. There were no signs of smoke or fire. The cause was determined to be a fabric softener sheet that fell on a heater and melted. 11/4/11 11:51 a.m. Traffic Vehicle Accident, Non-Injury Location: School of Law Summary: A staff member hit a concrete pillar with a university vehicle. Minor damage was reported. 11/3/11 2:06 p.m. Traffic Vehicle Accident, Non-Injury Location: Visitor Lot Summary: A visitor accidentally struck a parking lot gate arm with their vehicle. Facilities and Management Planning responded for repairs. 11/2/11 7:37 a.m. Fire Gas Leak Inside a Structure Location: Hall Upsilon – Ray Dewey Summary: Public Safety responded to a report of a gas leak coming from a lobby fire place. Officers shut off the gas line until Facilities and Management Planning arrived for repairs. 11/1/11 10:21 a.m. Traffic Vehicle Accident, Non-Injury Location: Seaver Drive Summary: A student reported that a water bottle fell behind their brake pedal while driving on to Seaver Drive from Malibu Canyon, striking a tree. π 10/31/11 9:32 a.m. Crime Vandalism Location: Hall 4 – Ann Peppers House Summary: A Facilities Management and Planning employee reported finding a damaged emergency exit door. It appeared that someone possibly tried to kick it open. 10/31/11 1:53 a.m. Crime Vandalism Location: Hall 1 – Audene Merrill Conner Summary: A student reported three suspicious persons banging on their dorm window until it eventually broke. The suspects fled the area before Public Safety officers arrived a short time later.

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News of the Around WORLD the ’BU Facebook removes rape jokes

Meth lab uncovered in Oxnard

Facebook has removed several pages with rape jokes because they were deemed to violate the website’s terms and conditions. The content had received many complaints from Facebook users and victim support groups.

A team of law enforcement officials discovered a methamphetamine lab in Ventura County on Saturday. The Oxnard neighborhood was evacuated as the squad disposed of the meth lab, according to KABC-TV Los Angeles.

Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty A Los Angeles jury found Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday. The doctor will be sentenced on Nov. 29.

Bicyclist dies in Malibu A bicyclist was killed Saturday when he hit a guardrail after a sharp curve on Las Flores Canyon Road. According to Malibu Patch, 51-year-old Robert Eugene Hyndman was from Laguna Beach.

Sarkozy calls Netanyahu a ‘liar’ Body found off Ventura Cove The president of France called Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu a “liar” in a conversation with President Barack Obama at the G20 summit. The exchange was originally kept silent by the French media; however, Israeli newspapers exposed the full details of the conversation.

A woman’s body was found off of Sycamore Cove in Ventura County on Monday. Authorities responded to a report from a private helicopter pilot of a body in the water. According to the Ventura County Star, the authorities are still unsure of the origin of the body or the cause of death.

Italian prime minister to resign Malibu school removes waste Silvio Berlusconi confirmed Monday that he plans to resign after 17 years, following the approval of economic austerity measures. Concern over whether Italy will default has arisen as its borrowing costs have risen to a record high.

Iran researching nuclear bomb The International Atomic Energy Agency’s latest report on Iran’s nuclear program indicates that research has been carried out on the development of nuclear weapons. Iran asserts that the program is only for generating nuclear power. Reports compiled from BBC

The Muse School revealed their new zerowaste sorting unit on Monday that recycles not only traditional commodities, but also broken electronics and other classroom materials. According to the Los Angeles Times, the school also requests that the students refrain from bringing multiple plastic items such as single-use utensils, bags and bottles.

Temperatures hit record low A record-low temperature was recorded Monday at the Santa Monica Pier, according to the Santa Monica Patch. The 48-degree temperature beat the previous record of 49 degrees in 1975.

Pepperdine’s newest campaign, The Campaign for Pepperdine: Changing Lives, is a campaign brought about to raise money to create more resources for the school. The campaign, which was launched in May of this year, is looking to raise $450 million. With a July 2014 deadline, the campaign is almost half way to its goal with $270 million. This week I had the opportunity to talk to Keith Hinkle, the senior vice president for advancement and public affairs, about the campaign and gained more insight and perspective about it. To start, the campaign was several years in the making. As Hinkle explained, “In general when you’re not in a campaign you’re planning for a campaign.” The last campaign Pepperdine held ended in 2000. For Pepperdine, 2011 marked a good year to go live with a new campaign, especially because it coincided with its 75th anniversary. Hinkle explained that two to three years were spent planning the campaign before it was launched in May. The development of the four priority areas (advancement of knowledge through scholarship, honoring of the University’s heritage of faith, building community, and promoting a sense of global understanding and respect for diversity) was created out of an open dialogue with the deans of the schools of Pepperdine. “In this campaign back in ‘06, ‘07 we literally set out with all the deans of all the schools and developed a framework for the campaign. But the framework was pretty broad.” Hinkle said they practically asked the deans of the school to share their dreams with him. Having obtained more than $2 billion in requests, the requests were categorized by priority and were placed in one of the four areas. Afterward Hinkle explained that they went back to the deans of the schools and asked what were the “must haves” and the things that could be dealt with later. “What I loved best about this campaign is that it was literally developed at the school level Hinkle said. “With what I believe was a robust faculty involved, which is much more different than any of the previous, which were primarily developed by Advancement.” The campaign has a very specific breakdown of how the money raise would be distributed among the four areas. Hinkle explained that they simply relied on the requests made by the deans of the Pepperdine schools. Although one of the aspects of the campaign does involve incorporating new housing and renovating some buildings, Hinkle wanted to clarify that the campaign’s goal was not to build a new campus. Rather, the campaign “is about driving some substantial resources to faculty and supporting academic programs.” As to where the money is coming from, Hinkle asserted that a variety of people were contributing to the campaign citing friends and alumni of the university. He did mention, though, that the two biggest donors of the campaign thus far were not alumni, but friends of the University. “I hope future alumni will continue to see Pepperdine as a worthy cause and will support and help in the next campaign, if not in this one. I think it’s important for the future of our university.” I ended our conversation on a personal note: the Seaver Academic Complex. Much to my dismay Hinkle told me that the campaign had no plans to work on the SAC. This was because apparently nobody had requested improvements be made to the building. Regardless, the University seeks to ensure our academic programs are among the best in the world. J

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Wednesday Global Justice Prayer Gathering 9–10 p.m. Elkins

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November 10, 2011

Waves break for Gov. Perry By IAN MCDONALD PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

Two members of the Pepperdine community have found places in Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign for president. Alumnus Clint Harp works as Gov. Perry’s personal and executive aide, and Vice Chancellor Michael Warder serves as a cofinance chair for Perry’s campaign in California. After graduating in 2008, San Antonio native Harp was interested in getting into government work in his native state. “I was SGA vice president senior year, and it sparked my interest in politics. My goal leaving college was to go work in Clint Harp 2008 Alumnus Texas politics in some fashion,” Harp said. After moving to Austin, the state capital, he found a job in the governor’s office. As part of the advance team, he would travel ahead to prepare venues for official visits and events. In February, 2009, he was promoted and became the governor’s personal aide. When Perry announced his presidential campaign in August, Harp transitioned from a government worker into a campaign worker. Like the governor himself, he works part-time for the state of Texas, part time for the campaign. Now, he follows Perry on the campaign trail, and has spent much of the past three months on the road in early primary states like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. Though he didn’t study political science at Seaver, Harp has gained an increased familiarity with the political process through his experience. “I’ve learned a lot more about politics than I could’ve ever thought after just three years,” Harp said. He credits much of his success to his comprehensive education and his time as SGA vice president. “I think Pepperdine was a great milestone as far as really preparing me not just for an actual education, but for the real world,” Harp said, “Pepperdine gives a well-rounded education; a Religion major is now working in politics. My education is coming into play every day.” Harp isn’t sure whether or not a political career of his own is forthcoming. For now, he is focused on the campaign and optimistic for Perry’s chances at the White House. “Hopefully, a year from today [Nov. 6] we’ll be winning the presidency. If that happens, a lot more doors would open for me working for the president,” Harp said. Whether or not a Perry electoral victory improves his own chances in office later, Harp insists that he’ll keep his current job. “At that point I look forward to having the

ability to serve the president as a personal aide, and not just serving Texas, but the United States of America,” Harp said. Also finding a place in the Perry campaign is Vice Chancellor Warder. Warder began his career working at conservative public policy think tanks, such as The Heritage Foundation, The Ethics and Public Policy Center, Rockford Institute and Claremont Institute. In 2001, he got into education, taking the position of executive director at the Southern California Children’s Scholarship Fund before coming to Pepperdine in 2005. “In the course of my work here in Southern California at Claremont and the CSF, I met Chancellor Charles Runnels. He thought I was a good mission fit for Pepperdine, especially with the new School of Public Policy,” Warder said. During the initial speculation around whether or not Perry would enter the race this summer, Warder decided to read Perry’s book. “I bought his book, ‘Fed Up!’ and thought it showed an awareness of Michael Warder Vice Chancellor some the major systemic problems our country is facing,” Warder said. After attending an event in Beverly Hills at which Perry was speaking, Warder decided to publicly support the governor’s candidacy. “My wife and I discussed it together, as we don’t normally make such commitments. We both think the country needs to make some serious changes if we are to preserve our freedom and way of life,” Warder said. On Nov. 2, Perry announced his California campaign leadership team, which included Warder as co-finance chair. Because California usually votes Democratic in general elections and the California Primary is late in the nomination process, fundraising is one of the principle activities of support for the state’s conservatives, making Warder’s role in the campaign crucial. In addition, Warder is also expected to be a public supporter and spokesman for the campaign, using his influence and public profile to promote Perry for president. Warder’s focus has moved from politics to education, but he still believes in the importance of public sector service and civic involvement. “I would encourage all members of the Pepperdine community to take an interest in the public life of their country, their state, and their city. Indeed, our system of government depends on it,” Warder said.

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Editor’s Note: Student Publications is undergoing a rebrand to create [OL MV\UKH[PVU MVY H \UPÄLK TLKPH group. The media industry is evolving all around us. Print newspapers are shrinking, digital publishing is thriving, and mobile news is the future. With more places to get information and different platforms to deliver it, the only thing that’s constant is change. At Student Publications, we did some soul searching, and thanks to the insight of past and present readership, we discovered we haven’t educated our community that we are so much more than just a newspaper. In terms of products, we are evolving like the industry, but as an organizational structure and a business model, we have not. Until now. Student Publications is changing to Pepperdine Graphic Media (PGM), an umbrella-branded media group focused on enhancing synergy among different student publications. So what does that mean, anyway? By combining the Pepperdine Graphic, Graphic Online Daily, Currents, Housing Guide and PGM Outdoor entities into one cohesive unit, we will better serve our readers. From this point forward, we will be known as PGM. Our core values remain the same, but sharing one roof will synthesize

our efforts like never before. For the past 75 years, the Graphic and its ancillary publications have worked to report on the Pepperdine community. That will never change. However, we are expanding our brand and our staff to reflect the changes in the world around us: technology, service and education. These changes will represent PGM’s broader product offerings and renewed commitment to innovative marketing solutions, while providing readers with the informative, engaging and timely content they have come to expect. PGM is designed to market and promote Pepperdine’s student media programs and co-curriculars across the United States. We envision that PGM will soon be a significant incentive for prospective students considering Pepperdine, and for good reason. Over the past five years, the organizations that now comprise PGM have grown from about 40 people to more than 110. We have added two new brands to our portfolio and substantially improved our bottom line. G Mobile, our revolutionary multiplatform smartphone app, is due to launch in early 2012. Also in the works is a media advisory board made up of high-profile media professionals, administrators and Pepperdine student leaders, ultimately resulting in more diverse perspectives for PGM. In all that we do, our goal is to consistently stay ahead of the industry curve and innovate wherever and whenever possible. J

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Their work was recognized last month by the Association for Conflict Resolution at its annual conference, where Pownall accepted the Peacemaker Award on behalf of PACIS. But at the end of their short mission, the PACIS team will get on a plane and fly home. Consequently, they aim to encourage grassroots movements in the Middle East that will be the work of citizens claiming peace initiatives as their own responsibility. “What I hope is that PACIS will be the catalyst for creating popular movements around the notion of faith-based reconciliation,” Pownall said. “Once a popular movement begins, it’s hard to stop it. Voltaire said that there’s nothing as strong as an idea whose time has come. And we believe that PACIS is in the right moment.” Pownall anticipates significant shifts in the leadership of the Arab world following the Arab Spring. “Those shifts are both moments of danger and of opportunity,” he said. “It is our hope that PACIS will steer those popular movements towards the opportunity rather than the danger.” These changes, he hopes, will replace staid leaders with younger visionaries ready to break new ground in resolving conflict. According to Pownall’s vision, the PACIS Project is laying a foundation for the younger generation to bring resolution to the disputes of its predecessors. Bringing a vast background and knowledge in the mechanics of negotiation to the table, PACIS members are seen as nonthreatening, nonaligned, credible agents of peace with whom skeptical parties are willing to engage in conversation. “And that’s all we ask,” Pownall said. “Where we go in our conversations is the heart of the matter: You say you’re for peace, you say your God is a God of peace. It’s the same thing over here, and yet you guys are lobbing grenades over the fence at each other. Why is that? By the way, help us understand the faith, the intellectual content of why that’s OK to do that in light of what we understand to be your peace tradition. And that is an engaging question. Maybe our efforts should be in aligning our faith with our actions, or our actions with our faith, on both sides of the fence.” This discourse can result in nonviolent resolution because, PACIS contends, the peace tradi-

tions of the three Abrahamic faiths are remarkably similar. The problem with diplomatically arranged peace treaties, like the Camp David Accords, is that the general population has been silent in their creation and has not been “socialized for the idea of what peace can be or what it would look like.” PACIS attempts to reverse the process and infuse peace into the fabric of daily society. But to affect durable change, the dialogue must begin at the bottom and spread upward. If anything has made itself evident through these interactions, it’s that actions convey faith. Pownall understands that the path to salvation in which he believes and in which the man from the Muslim Brotherhood believes are doctrinally incongruent. So, instead of approaching religion from a theological soapbox, Pownall seeks to model Christ in his behavior, simple and honestly. And faithfully modeling Jesus’ behavior is disarming; it disrupts the social scripts people expect from one another and opens them up to relationships with people they would’ve previously considered enemies. “What I’ve come to understand more deeply is that God is not a Christian God, He’s not a Muslim God or a Jewish God, God is God,” Pownall said. “It’s our environment and our orientation that create political understandings of faith. And yet for us to understand each other as children of God and to be graceful towards one another, understanding our own imperfections and our frailties has caused me to be significantly less judgmental and more deeply convinced of my faith at the same time. Our challenge is to share what we see as truth while being open to hearing what our partners across the table understand as their truth.” “[The warring parties] are acting out of fear, rather than love. Those are the options when you boil it all down. Either you operate out of fear, or you operate out of love, in my view. Love is risky, because you have to establish relationship and you have to make good on your aspirations. But it’s easier to do in concert, and the conflict in the Middle East is among brethren. They have so much in common, more than they have difference, including in religion.”

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Finding common ground: The grand mufti of Syria, Sheik Ahmad Hassoun (center), meets with members of the PACIS Project: Pownall (center right), Cox (center left) and Zacharia (far left).

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3. Number of students accepted into each program: Buenos Aires - 60 Florence - 54 Heidelberg - 51 Lausanne - 68 London - 41 Shanghai - 40

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Professor of psychology Jennifer Harriger holds a particular interest in the film’s subject, due to her developed research on body image. “I think this is an exA woman’s worth is often measured by her tremely important issuebeauty and sexuality, say the media, rather than one that affects all women, by her talent as a leader in society — an idea that whether they realize it or is damaging to the female mindset. not. I, absolutely, believe On Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Elkins that this is a real issue that Auditorium the Center for the Entertainment, needs to be addressed in Media & Culture will host a screening of the society,” Harriger said. Sundance documentary “Miss Representation,” “Our male-dominated a film which seeks to offer insight into some media portrays extremely of today’s biggest issues facing the portrayal of Harriger unrealistic images of womwomen in the media. The film, the product of Professor en, and exposure to these writer and director Jennifer Siebel Newsom, images is linked to body seeks to shed light on the media’s “under-representation” of women in positions of power in dissatisfaction, depression and eating disorders. America, as well as the media’s emphasis on the Women feel powerless to change these (and other) messages, and this film challenges those association between product and beauty. Interviewees in the film range from typical feelings of powerlessness.” Following the screening, Stone-Watt, Harteens to congresswomen and journalists including comments by Condoleezza Rice, Katie Cou- riger and English professor Joi Carr will hold a Q-and-A, answering questions about the topic of ric and Nancy Pelosi. Professor of rhetoric, gender and society, females’ representation in today’s media. With high hopes, the documentary and camSarah Stone-Watt explained the perpetuation of products in the media is an idea that begins in paign for action will inspire women of all ages to seek self-worth and not be held back by mediawomen at a young age. “There are studies that show that girls as perpetuated stereotypes. Harriger believes in the young as kindergarten age are able to distin- film’s potential for change. “It is my hope that individuals who view this guish between who is beautiful and who is not film will feel empowered to chalbased on what they’ve seen in lenge these messages in their own the media, and they will say lives and on a more global scale.” things like ‘girls can be pretty “We are more than Psychology major Marissa Beand boys can’t, and the reason just ‘the mother, the lombre agrees that there is a need why is because girls can wear daughter, the beauty to shed light on the film’s topic. makeup and boys can’t.’” queen or the slut.’” “I think everyone should take The project calls for action an interest in this topic,” Belom—Marissa Belombre on a large scale to educate the Psychology Major bre said. “We play just as an imyouth of America through joinportant role as men in society. We ing the campaign, or creating are more than just ‘the mother, original insight on the topic via YouTube. There is also curriculum available the daughter, the beauty queen or the slut.’ We for schools from kindergarten to college to teach have more facets than the stereotypes allot to us.” students to think critically about stereotypes and the impact of media. According to missrepresentation.org, the campaign’s website, the collective goal is “to empower women and girls to challenge limiting labels in order to realize their potential to encourage men and boys to stand up to sexism.” rachel.miller@pepperdine.edu

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Hips Don’t Lie: Belly dancers performed for the attendees of Clubbing in the Sahara last Friday night.

Party for peace By EDGAR HERNANDEZ NEWS EDITOR

Tea lamps, fabric on walls, and pillows and rugs decorated Waves Cafe on Friday, when the Middle Eastern Peace and Awareness (MEPA) club hosted their annual charity event, “Clubbing in the Sahara.” MEPA president Adrian Aurrecoechea, senior, said the main idea behind the event was “to bring the Pepperdine community to celebrate an unfamiliar culture, in this case North African, in a way that’s digestible but promotes familiarity to combat the fear that comes with unfamiliarity, which leads to ‘us versus them’ prejudices.” The club also wished to raise funds and awareness about the Parents Circle and the International Rescue Committee. Parents Circle is an Israeli nonprofit organization that

hosts events for Jewish and financial resources to support a Arab families who have lost charity that is trying to make a immediate family members peaceful difference in that redue to the pending violence in gion, and is successful in doing Israel and the West Bank. The so.” events are a way to bring people The event also raised money from both sides of the conflict for the International Rescue together. Committee, an organization “The individuals of different that provides food and aid to ethnic background sit with one Northeastern Africa to help another and discuss ways they fight famine and drought. can promote non-violence in The event featured internatheir communitional house ties,” AurrecoeDJ Mikey Gal“This event gave chea explained. lagher playing Although in students the oppormusic with the past MEPA tunity to make a difMiddle Easthas given stu- ference...’” ern and North dents the chance African influ—Adrian Aurrecoechea to hear about ences, as well MEPA President, Senior conflict in the as a perforMiddle East mance by Laythrough convo events and guest la and the Lotus Belly Dancers. speakers, Aurrecoechea believes For the price of $10, or $15 that “this event gave students at the door, students also got to the opportunity to make a dif- enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine. ference by giving some of their edgar.hernandez@pepperdine.edu J

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Feeling the music: Psi Upsilons showcased their musical talents at Monday night’s Coffeehouse.

Singing for St. Jude By NARINE ADAMOVA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

The ladies of Tri Delta brought dynamism to campus life by organizing a Coffeehouse and a dodgeball tournament as their annual fundraising event for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The philanthropy took place from Monday until Wednesday and raised $12,000. “I wanted to find a fundraising event that would create more excitement on campus, as well as easily involve parts of the student body outside the Greek community, especially athletic teams,” said senior Lindsey Watson, the philanthropy chair of Delta Delta Delta. “I hope to at least double the amount of money we raised last year, hopefully getting close to raising $15,000.” Last year the sorority managed to raise $2,500 by organizing “Fashion for Life,” a fashion show in Elkins Auditorium that showcased clothing from local Malibu stores. “This year we are anticipating to quadruple the amount we raised last year, “sorority President Lindsay Hertel said. “Fashion for Life was fun but was a fairly short event and did not create a lot of conversation on campus about St. Jude,” Hertel said.

Pi Phi Rap up The sorority hosted their philanthropy Wednesday Nov. 2 and raised more than $8,000. All funds will be going to the First Book, an organization that provides new books to children in need.

The Sandbar was packed Monday night as the Coffeehouse united Pepperdine Greek groups, athletes and students. Each Greek organization on campus presented several members to perform at the musical show. To raise more awareness about St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Tri Deltas showed an informative clip and held an info session after the Coffeehouse. Deltas started their day Tuesday by wearing signature hats in support of St. Jude. During the day, everyone who “stole” the hat from the owners won additional points for the participation in the fundraising and demonstration of the St. Jude spirit. Points raised by stealing the hats were added to points gained during the dodgeball tournament. On Wednesday night the Greek organizations participated in a dodgeball tournament. The overall winners of the game was the ATO fraternity, while Delta Gamma took the victory for their sorority. “I am excited to be able to share more about St. Jude with everyone participating in the event, as well as helping people feel connected to the cause that the event supports,” Watson said. J

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Derby Days raises $35,000 they believe did the most for the City of Hope at the end of the week. The sorority who receives the most The Sigma Chis put Pepperdine’s points for participation is named the “purpose, service and leadership” phi- overall winner of the Derby Days. Kaplosophy into action with their week- pa Kappa Gamma continued their winlong philanthropy “Derby Days,” ning streak by receiving the award for which raised $35,000 for the City of the ninth year in a row. “The competiHope. tion aspect helps Derby Days encourage people to is a week full of “The competition asparticipate, which competitions and increases the money games to raise pect helps encourage we can raise,” said money for the people to participate, Josh Tuz, the phiCity of Hope, a which increases the lanthropy chairman cancer research money we can raise.” of Sigma Chi. “It’s and treatment amazing to see the center that has —Josh Tuz amount of people received national Philanthropy Chairman who get involved.” recognition. The The Kappa event also aims to Omicron chapter of get the different sorority members involved with the or- the Sigma Chi fraternity was founded at Pepperdine in 1991, and they have ganization. The Sigma Chi members each have been holding this philanthropy every a derby hat that they award to the girl year since the beginning.

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“It is a nationwide event, but each chapter does it in their own way,” Tuz said. The Pepperdine Derby Days held special events for the sororities to compete in all week, and they were awarded points accordingly. These events included skit nights, powderpuff football and “Sign a Sig.” Sigma Chi members were auctioned off as coaches before the football games, and this year the winner was Alpha Phi. On “Sign a Sig” day the brothers wore white T-shirts and collected signatures from the sorority girls, who received points for each signature. “This year we found that the events really brought the sororities closer together as well,” said Sigma Chi member senior Gerald Cox II. During the week, Sigma Chi had a tent set up near the rock that was attended 24 hours a day by pledges and members on a teeter-totter they refer to as the “Sig-Saw.” “The Sig-Saw symbolizes that the fight against cancer never

sleeps,” Tuz said. largest amount of money to be donated Sorority members were also encour- to the City of Hope since the foundaged to paint the rock to show their ing of the Kappa Omicron chapter of support for Sigma Chi and its philan- Sigma Chi. The $35,000 donation surthropy, for which passes last year’s by more they were awarded than $5,000. points. There was Derby Days has also “This year’s success also a clothing sale been awarded the Pepblew my mind.” held at the tent perdine Greek Award for and a toy drive. Philanthropy of the Year —Gerald Cox II The City of every year since 2006. Sigma Chi member Hope Los Angeles However, none of this has a significant would have been possible children’s hospital, which the philan- without the participation of all of the thropy was working with as well. Many Peppedine sororities, Tuz and Cox actoys and gifts were donated to the hos- knowledged. pital throughout the week, and the “They do so much for us and for the sorority girls made cards with inspira- City of Hope throughout the week, it’s tional messages for the children. unbelievable,” Tuz said. “By the end of the week we can be “This year’s success blew my mind,” sure that everyone involved knows the Cox added. “It truly is something specause,” Tuz said. “As a result, a lot of cial.” people actually go to the hospital to volunteer, donate blood and even bone marrow.” caneel.anthony@pepperdine.edu This year’s Derby Days raised the J

Afternoon of games raises money By EDGAR HERNANDEZ NEWS EDITOR

Greek teams took to Alumni Field on Saturday to partake in the annual Crescent Classic Gamma Games. The games, hosted by Pepperdine’s Gamma Phi Beta, sought to create some fun competition among the Greek sororities and fraternities while raising money for multiple charities. The sorority raised about $3,500, and Gamma Phi Beta President Harper Matthews is hopeful that the donation will be matched by their headquarters to total roughly $7,000. The overall winners of the day were Sigma Chi and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Other Greek organizations that won an award were Delta Tau Delta and Pi Beta Phi for the athletic portion of the competition. The sororities and fraternities were

broken into teams and competed in seven different field games, all for the opportunity to be the Crescent Classic Champions. This year the Gamma Games included a silent auction, merchandise for sale and food. Tickets were sold for $5 the week leading up to the event and $7 at the event. All proceeds of the event will go to Camp Fire USA, the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation and Camp Laurel. Besides donating money, the Gamma Phi Beta chapters provide support for Camp Fire USA by doing volunteer work and sponsoring young girls in local programs. Camp Fire USA is a nonprofit youth development organization that serves more than 650,000 participants each year. The organization holds afterschool programs, camping and environmental education programs, child-

care and service learning. “It is Gamma Phi’s goal to let every child, especially young girls, learn what it means to be resilient,” Matthews said about supporting Camp Fire USA. The Laurel Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to helping children who live with HIV and AIDS. They work to help children develop their self-esteem, self-awareness and self-fulfillment. “Camp Laurel allows kids to just be kids and to forget the stress of a terrible disease that takes so many lives and just lets them be kids.” Matthews said she believes the organizations that Gamma Phi Beta supports are important because “they instill pride, leadership and resiliency in today’s youth.”

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Get set. Go!: (Above) Senior Emily Aven tackles the obstacle course at the Crescent Classic Gamma Games. Greek organizations came together for an afternoon of games and fundraising. All proceeds will go to Camp Fire USA and the Laurel Foundation.

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Greeks can beat usual stereotypes

Two weeks ago, I was talking with a friend of mine who couldn’t contain his excitement for Hard LA, one of the largest raves in SoCal. Dubstep is this guy’s language, and it wasn’t long before he brought up other events like Escape From Wonderland. But when I told him that several of my brothers in Delta Tau Delta would be going to those same events, he looked stunned. “Really? I didn’t know fraternity guys were into that kind of thing. That’s awesome! It’s good to know we’re not the only ones.� By “we� he meant ravers. Like hardcore gamers, libertarians, and hipsters, they can be found only if one looks hard enough. Yet based on Pepperdine’s surface appearance, you might never discover they were there. On the opposite side of the spectrum are fraternities and sororities, so public and so everpresent, it drives some people (OK, a lot of people) nuts. Any day of the week there might be a table for a charity by the Caf, or a group of people wearing the same jacket with the same funny looking letters on the front walking together. The thing is, those jackets can (and do) affect how people perceive the groups that wear them. It’s not hard to understand my friend’s surprise. Greek life carries some of the most vivid (and popular) stereotypes around. Greek letters, philanthropy events, parties, rush — it all culminates into an image that most people hear from someone else, rather than experience themselves; some call it intimidating, others call it pathetic. In one person it may inspire the desire to join a group they believe to be friendly, fun-loving, and purposeful. In others it may evoke nothing more than a smirk. I have no doubt that part of that comes from the inevitable exclusivity that comes with joining a Greek organization. Be it Psi Upsilon or Kappa Alpha Theta, once you put those letters on, you are associated with that body of people. As a member of Delta Tau Delta, I admit I may be biased. Not just toward my fraternity, but to Greek life in general. This is coming from a guy who, prior to my first semester, would have never even dreamed of joining a fraternity. Like many others, I thought fraternities were full of guys who got wasted, slept in class, got in fights with other fraternities, and made their pledges recite random facts naked in the quad. At schools like San Diego State, those stereotypes would probably have been proven true. But at Pepperdine, I found things to be different. These fraternities were goal-oriented, loyal to one another and dedicated to sets of beliefs that bound them together. In those forming months my perspective changed, even as other freshman developed that timeless distrust of Greeks. In the founding days of Delta Tau Delta, we were taught a phrase to help us keep our heads from getting too big. “Being a Delt does not make me better than you, it makes me better than I used to be.� Two years later, I like to think that same spirit flows not just through my fraternity, but equally through all of Pepperdine’s greek organizations. Stereotypes come and go, but go up and actually talk to someone wearing one of those funny jackets, and you may find yourself just as surprised as my friend was.

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Remember,  remember  Thanksgiving  and  November Hey folks, it’s that one special time of the year, when everyone’s happy and full of good cheer. The night air gets cold and the sweaters come out, you’d better not cry and you’d better not pout. Macy’s rolls out the yuletide decor, tinsel and holly strung through the store. The stockings are hung by the chimney with care and the jingle of silver bells fills the air. The excitement is building: Come on, admit it. Can’t you just feel the Christmas spirit? What’s that? You can’t feel it? It’s only Nov. 10? Well, you never would’ve known. The truth is that Christmas is still 44 days away. That’s well over a month between now and jolly old Saint Nicholas shimmying down your chimney. What’s the rush? The Christmas season seems to start earlier and earlier each year, and this year it has reached a tipping point. This year, as soon as Halloween was in our rear view mirrors, Christmas started. Look around you. Starbucks is pouring peppermint mochas into Christmas-themed cups. Harold and Kumar’s inexplicable Christmas movie came out last Friday. Justin “Big Daddyâ€? Bieber’s Christmas album hit the shelves Nov. 1, and its lead single, “Under the Mistletoeâ€? came out way back on Oct. 17. We get it: Everyone loves Christmas. And if everyone loves Christmas, why shouldn’t we have more of it? Isn’t there no such thing as too much of a good thing? Yes, reader, there is, especially when it takes the place of something equally as important, in this case, Thanksgiving. Every year, on the fourth Thursday in November, America celebrates Thanksgiving. You may have heard of

it. It’s a holiday steeped in tradition, going all the way back to the founding of our nation. We take this time to remember the first Americans, who after starving on the Mayflower for a year, were pretty thankful for the food of their first autumn harvest back on dry ground. Legend has it that the Pilgrims and the Native Americans sat down together and shared a meal of goodwill before passing out on the couch watching football (or something like that). Today, we continue this legacy, taking time out of our busy schedules to relax, enjoy the kinship bond of our families and eat until we feel like we might explode. While Thanksgiving is definitely one of the cool kids on the holiday block (three days off of school anyone?), it really can’t compete with Christmas and its flood of presents, vacation time and catchy sing-alongs. Thanksgiving essentially brought a knife to a gunfight here. People like Christmas for two reasons: It’s awesome, and it makes money. The most wonderful time of the year is also the most profitable. The day after Thanksgiving, dubbed “Black Friday,� is the busiest shopping day of the year. And considering that an integral part of our celebrations includes decorating everything in sight and giving and getting gifts, a large part of our economy receives a substantial Christmas boost. Given the current state of the economy, a lot of us are asking why not get the ball rolling sooner rather than later? The collective retailers and advertisers of our nation understandably want to milk the season for everything it’s worth, and a longer Christmas season

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leads inevitably to more Christmas spending. From 1939 to 1941, President Roosevelt, doing anything he could to ease the Great Depression, moved Thanksgiving up a week so that the Christmas shopping season could start earlier. Christmas is fantastic, but it needs Thanksgiving. You will vomit profusely if you eat nothing but chocolate for two months. In the same way, we can’t imbibe the saccharine sweet Christmas aura for too long, or we might get societal diabetes. Our national psyche won’t be able to take it. Think of the music. Every radio station plays nothing but Christmas music, and by the end of December, most of us are ready to punch something if we have to hear “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer� one more time. Plus, the natural order of things needs to be able to run its course. Thanksgiving is the gatekeeper for the winter wonderland. It’s the Ed McMahon and his “Here’s Johnny!� announcing of the main event, Christmas. Rushing through Thanksgiving is like going for the dessert first. We need to take the time to reflect, and realize how much we have to be thankful for. It’s the necessary mental preparation to make sure the Christmas spirit moves beyond “Presents! Presents! Presents!� Realizing how thankful we really are is what leads to the selflessness that makes peace and goodwill toward all possible. Remember friends, November’s not done. The holiday season has only begun. It’s moments like these that make life worth living. So have yourself a merry little Christmas — just after Thanksgiving.

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»Spotlight on Service IAN MCDONALD PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

Vote for influence

Last Sunday marked the “one year” point on the countdown to the 2012 presidential election. For some people, that’s exciting; for others, it may be nauseating. We’re in for a year of breaking scandals, boring debates and obnoxious ads. For moderates and independents, it’s a year of figuring out which party is the lesser of our two evils and hoping things work out for the best. Indeed, the center picks the president, often begrudgingly, but a group called “Americans Elect” hopes to make 2012 the year independents get a real choice, and not just an ultimatum. But will it work? Americans Elect hopes to get people to sign up and support an independent Presidential campaign of a candidate and running mate chosen by the public in an online primary next summer. The idea is to get young, independent-minded people to join, debate the issues, compare potential candidates and eventually vote for them. They hope to draw people who may lean one way or the other, but generally support middle-of-the-road policies, compromise, and reason in government. These are the kind of people who think that we should reduce the deficit, but not by screwing over poor people to do it; that we should find ways to put hard-working, generally law-abiding undocumented immigrants on a path to citizenship, but not give a free pass to anyone who asks; that the government should invest in renewable energy, but not fund it entirely. We’ll come back to these people later, but first, a brief history of independent presidential movements. The two-party system has had control for a while. The last President that was neither a Republican nor a Democrat was Millard Fillmore. Since 1853, only a handful of third-party campaigns have had any success. In 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt ran on his “Bull Moose” Progressive party ticket, losing to Democrat Woodrow Wilson, but beating Republican William Howard Taft. In 1968, George Wallace lost to Richard Nixon. In 1992, Ross Perot ran between George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and in 2000 Ralph Nader jumped in between Al Gore and George W. Bush. One thing all these campaigns managed to do was split the vote. As all moderates know, presidential elections are games of sacrifice. The fringe elements with stronger ideological positions support their party’s nominee, because at least he’s not the other guy. Both parties get their bases to support their candidates, and the independents pick between them. What a strong independent bid does is convince ideological elements to abandon the party and vote for someone better aligned with their ideals. There were more conservative votes in ’92, but Clinton won because Perot split them. There were more liberal votes in 2000, but Nader split them. Third-party tickets pretty much wind up giving America the opposite of what they want. Now, back to Americans Elect. Who is their target demographic? Young, independents, right? Guess who they overwhelmingly supported in 2008? Guess who will have to rely on their support in 2012? Yeah, this isn’t great news for Barack Obama. Considering that Americans Elect can take donations over the $2,500 individual limit because they’re non-partisan, they could produce a substantial amount of votes. I would love to be able to elect a moderate, independent candidate, not tied to party politics. I’d even take a three-party system like in the U.K. The more choices, the better! But unless something crazy happens, this isn’t going to work. They can get a lot of votes, but not enough to win. Americans Elect sounds like a great idea now, but when election day comes and it’s a choice between Obama and someone like Michele Bachmann, my guess is that those independent voters might think twice. Sure, being independent and not having a real choice sucks. Nobody likes voting by deciding which candidate they dislike less, but until things change, that makes the independents kingmakers. And for now, that’s not a bad trade-off. J

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Atop the Seaver Campus sits a quiet vegetable garden. Small square plots hold leafy lettuces and sprouting stalks, rustling in the wind. Outside the enclosure, a mound of dirt has recently appeared, ready to be added to the plants’ foundations. As mute as the garden is, it is evidence of a vivacious student effort to get in touch with the Earth. The GreenTeam, a club devoted to “loving, nurturing and respecting God’s Creation” through a hands-on approach to sustainability, led students in the construction and planting of the garden in recent weeks; vegetables are now ready to be reaped. The GreenTeam’s other environmental efforts include promoting ways that Pepperdine can reduce its use of harmful pesticides and conserve natural resources. Yet for many people, environmentalism doesn’t look like an organic garden or a matter of small community decisions. It looks more like a daunting beast. “Environmentalism” can seem both impersonal and overly broad. After all, the environment is a very big

place. Protecting the ozone layer, reducing fuel use and saving the whales can seem both irrelevant to our lives and out of our control anyway. Environmental initiatives tend to involve many smaller inconveniences too, like shortening the bliss of a hot shower, picking up others’ litter or even giving up meat. Thus, it can be tempting to forget about environmentalism altogether if it is going to be so onerous. It is this detachment from the positive side of environmentalism that the GreenTeam seeks to reduce. It does so by exposing students to the tangible opportunities afforded by natural and sustainable living. It’s not just about long-term, global goals. It is also about the opportunity to experience a better relationship with oneself, with others and with God. For example, after switching to organic foods and products, GreenTeam co-leader Matt Schiller quickly experienced a reduction in his allergies and an improvement in his quality of sleep. Also, he has grown from the experience of planting and harvesting food. “You develop a better connection with both the effort that goes into producing food, as well as the beauty and spirituality of the process,” Schiller said. In describing the source of her

passion for a sustainable and safe lifestyle, GreenTeam co-leader Emily Reeder described how she experiences the environment in real, even emotional terms. She loves the beautiful landscape of the outdoors in Nebraska, and she loves her family members and friends. As a result, she wants to do what it takes to keep all of these people and surroundings healthy. They motivate her to pursue sustainability. When we connect how we treat the environment with our ability to enjoy health, the company of loved ones and the beauty of our surroundings, it can easily become a priority in our lives. We can see it not as an insurmountable chore, but rather as a tool to live more fully. We’re more willing to expend our time and energy to develop solutions that provide more advantages rather than just convenience and convention. Pepperdine’s sustainability policy defines its philosophy well; it calls its approach to sustainability a way not only to keep its actions from affecting future generations, but also to maintain a “triple bottom line” of economic, social and environmental interests. In designing systems that affect the Pepperdine community, leaders must consider all three aspects of any given decision. In general, the

idea is to more inclusively consider policy outcomes. Further, Reeder sees environmentalism as a way to serve and minister to other people. By preserving precious people, animals and places by nourishing and caring for them, it allows them to live better and to feel God’s presence. “Nature is our link to God, and it is our responsibility to do our best with what He has entrusted to us,” Reeder said. As she gave me a tour of the GreenTeam organic garden, Reeder brought me over to one of the thriving patches and pointed at a short leafy plant. “See this? This is kale. Have you had it? It’s my favorite vegetable,” she said. I nodded inquiringly, and she continued. “It’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods there is,” she explained. I thought, that’s an interesting way to define “favorite.” But after she explained how to make it into a delicious dish, it seemed to me like the best definition of favorite. If you want to make a wise decision about something, you have to look at all the sides. If you can find a way to make something simultaneously enjoyable, beneficial and available, it has every reason to be considered the best. It’s even worth some effort to seek it out. J

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Occupy Wall Street occupies bad policy TAYLOR HARRIS ASSISTANT PERSPECTIVES EDITOR

Protest is a healthy form of political expression, and when it’s grounded in solid principle, it can bring about positive change. Unfortunately, this is not the case when it comes to the Occupy Wall Street protests. An attitude of general hatred toward the top earners in our society permeates the messages of Occupy protesters. This doesn’t help us for several reasons. One is that many of the top earners in our society are not crooks, but rather innovators and entrepreneurs that hire people and produce wealth, which ultimately is what helps economies recover. Many of them don’t live on Wall Street either and aren’t even remotely involved in finance or banking. And yet the “1 percent,” if we define them as anyone in the top 1 percent of earners in America, includes these businessmen. Steve Jobs was certainly in the 1 percent. His company is worth hundreds of billions, but he created thousands of jobs. Furthermore, Apple technology makes most of our lives better in some form or another, and is used in countless industries and businesses that help the economy. It’s innovations from companies like Apple that will improve our standard of living in the future, and if the people that run that company make more money than 99 percent of the population, then more power to them. Steve Jobs didn’t take anyone’s money, but he was in the 1 percent and, as such, must be considered an enemy of the 99 percent. Furthermore, 99 percenters are keen on the belief that taxing the rich is the solution to our economic problems. But this is easy to dismiss. Economies don’t struggle because of income inequality, but because of problems in speculation and production. Taxing the wealthy and putting revenue in the government’s hands

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will do little to help the economy, because governments can’t solve these problems with fiscal stimulus. It’s been tried and failed because governments typically do a bad job when it comes to investing and spending, not to mention there are some markets that simply need to fail for the economy to recover. The government slows this process down by picking and choosing certain industries and groups to support. The market will create the wealth that can get us out of our recession; aggressive fiscal spending will not. The 99 percent message is also bad for America’s political climate. Fighting for policy that blatantly picks out a group and punishes them is setting a bad precedent, and it can create situations where the government is ruled by a “tyranny of the majority.” The attitude that pits one set of classes against another has led to an immense number of injustices, notably the development of fascism in the 1920s, the Reign of Terror, and numerous Communist revolu-

tions in the 20th century. Our country has a serious problem, which involves the mixing of the interests of private corporations with public institutions, particularly in our financial systems. Occupiers realize this problem, but they point the finger at the wrong culprit. In economics, we learn that the market responds to incentives. Banks have been given incentives to over-speculate in markets for years because of artificially low interest rates set by the Federal Reserve and because of generally misguided policies in Congress. Regardless of their intentions, if Congress did not have the authority to react to bad decisions made by banks and bail them out, then perhaps we need to ask ourselves if banks would make as many bad decisions in the first place. Occupiers argue that deregulation caused the financial crisis. However, given incentives to lend as they did, I wonder what regulation would have slowed down lending, particularly when there are plenty of bills that

encourage banks to overlend, even when the market says to retract borrowing and lending. Occupy Wall Street participants seem to be adamant that people who work on Wall Street are responsible for their problems. One particular complaint that never ceases to appear are cases of struggling twentysomethings with loads of student debt. How exactly are banks to blame for student loan problems? Banks have little, if anything at all, to do with the cost of tuition, and they only lend out money that people ask and sign for. Organizers at Occupy must realize this: They aren’t stupid. But they embrace the fact that some people are struggling more than others and use that as fuel to bring about political change, even if their complaints don’t justify the political action they support. This may result in misguided policy that could very well make the 99 percent worse off in the near future.

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Xanadu

By SARAH RACKER STAFF WRITER

Razzle dazzle: The Greek gods take over Venice Beach in this year’s musical production, Xanadu.

“Xanadu,” Pepperdine Theatre Department’s fall musical spectacular, premieres today under the direction of Bradley Griffin, an associate professor of theatre, and Bill Szobody, the show’s choreographer. “Xanadu” is the story of a beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who leaves Mount Olympus with her muse brothers and sisters to inspire a struggling artist in Venice

Beach, Calif. The year is 1980, so what better way to inspire an artist than with a roller disco extravaganza? The play is based on the 1980 movie of the same name, written by Marc Reid Rubel, with music by Olivia Newton-John (who starred in the feature), John Farrar and the Electric Light Orchestra. “The movie was a total flop,” Griffin admitted. “But the songs became popular, so the musical was intended as a spoof of the

movie, and it’s an absolutely hysterical production.” The play follows the story of Sonny Malone, the struggling, mortal artist from Venice Beach. In the process of inspiring Sonny to create the roller disco, muse Kira accidentally falls in love with him, which is strictly forbidden on Olympus terms. Because of this, Kira’s scheming sisters place a curse on her. But never fear, a happy ending with musical number in tow is just

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1483, Protestant reformer Martin Luther was born in Saxony, then part of the Holy Roman Empire. Early on, Luther showed promise as a member of the church, but he soon ran aground of the church authorities. His Montgomery Bus Boycott angered Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, but Luther refused to back down. He decided to march on Washington, D.C. There, he gave his famous “95 Theses” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial. One year later, he won the Noble Peace Prize for his role in quelling the Peasant Revolt of 1524. As a result, Lutheranism took root in northern Europe, and even President Johnson took notice. Later in life, Luther spent his time translating the Bible into German and protesting the Vietnam War. Tragically, he was assassinated in Memphis, Saxony. While the FBI suspected him of Communism and he was no philosemite, Luther’s legacy lives on. President Carter posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congress made Reformation Day a U.S. federal holiday. Thus, at least once a year, we remember him.

1775, the United States Marine Corps was founded. The Second Continental Congress sent these Marines to fight the British in Nova Scotia but only commissioned them “to serve for and during the present war between Great Britain and the colonies.” (Yes, colonies. The Declaration of Independence hadn’t been signed yet.) But once the Revolutionary War ended, the Marines were disbanded along with the Navy. They weren’t re-established until 1798 by President Adams to fight the French off the coast of Haiti. A few years later under President Jefferson, the Marines fought pirates off the coast of North Africa, nearly capturing Tripoli. (That’s why Marines sing about “the shores of Tripoli” in their hymn.) The pirate prince was so impressed, he presented the commander of the Marines with a curved Mamluk sword. (That’s why the Marines all carry swords.) Since then, the Marines have fought in countries all over the world including China, Samoa, Nicaragua, Egypt, Iraq and Afghanistan. Each year, the Marines celebrate their birthday by eating cake and watching “A Few Good Men.” They can handle the truth.

1972, three men hijacked Southern Airways Flight 49. The 30 or so people on the plane planned to fly the 100 miles from Birmingham to Montgomery, Ala., but the hijackers would end up flying them over 4,000 miles. First, they landed in Jackson, Miss., and refueled. Then they flew to Detroit and demanded $10 million, but they had to land in Cleveland. There, the hijackers avoided sniper fire by threatening to detonate a grenade and refueled. They then flew to Toronto where they refused $500,000 from the FBI. Next, they flew south over Kentucky and Tennessee for awhile and threatened to crash the plane into a nuclear plant. In Chattanooga, the hijackers got their ransom along with 700 bulletproof vests and flew to Cuba. After the plane circled back over Florida, the FBI shot out two of its wheels, forcing it to land on a foam-covered runway in Havana. In an uncharacteristically diplomatic move, Cuba returned the plane, passengers and ransom to the United States and imprisoned the hijackers. A year later, American airports installed metal detectors.

2001, Apple released the first iPod. It held 5 GB of songs, putting “1,000 songs in your pocket.” It may be difficult to imagine, but back then the iPod’s scroll wheel wasn’t touch sensitive, and it didn’t connect with a USB cord. In fact, the screen was black and white! This Stone Age contraption cost $399 and was considered revolutionary anyway. By Apple’s estimation, most MP3 players at the time were either too bulky or too small to catch on. But the iPod was remarkably compact for its 5 GB capacity, employing a physically smaller hard drive than comparable players. Its name came from a freelance copywriter who thought the device’s functionality and design resembled the escape pods from “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Some guy from New Jersey had already trademarked iPod for Internet kiosks, but he sold the name to Apple. Subsequently, Apple has sold 300 million iPods. Having spawned the Mini, Shuffle, Nano and Touch, the original iPod became known as the Classic in its present, sixth generation. I won’t trade in my Zune until the seventh generation.

2007, King Juan Carlos of Spain chewed out Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, asking him “Por que no te callas?” For us gringos, that essentially means, “Why don’t you just shut up?” This all went down at the IberoAmerican Summit in Santiago, Chile. Chavez kept interrupting the Spanish prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, accusing Zapatero’s predecessor of being a fascist. Zapatero, no big fan of his predecessor, defended him anyway. Saying something to the effect of, “At least he was democratically elected!” Chavez just kept interrupting, so the king of Spain leaned into his microphone and told Chavez to shut up. He even used the informal second person, as if dismissing Chavez as a child. Chavez didn’t really stop, and the king later left the meeting when the Nicaraguan president starting attacking Spain, too. The king’s words, however, stuck around. “Por que no te callas?” became an Internet meme, especially popular in the Spanish-speaking world. Chavez played the victim and used the phrase to galvanize support for himself, just as Kim Jong-Il used the keyboard cat to extol his own greatness. J

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A calendar to keep you entertained all week Thursday, Nov. 10

Friday, Nov. 11

Saturday, Nov. 12

Sunday, Nov. 13

Monday, Nov. 14

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Fine Arts Division presents Xanadu the Musical: 7:30 p.m. in Smothers Theatre (Tickets cost $10 with student ID; $15 without ID)

The Board presents One Wish Non-profit Festival and Fashion Show: 5 p.m. in the Drescher Courtyard

The Board presents Sky High: 7 p.m. (Sign up in the HAWC)

Campus Rec. presents Candlelight Yoga: 6:30 p.m. in the Fitness Studio (class is free)

Hunger Banquet: 7 p.m. Drescher Cafe (RSVP online through the Pepperdine calendar date for the event)

The Board presents Getty Villa College Night: 6 p.m. (Sign up in the HAWC)

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The Bucket List By AUBREY HOEPPNER COPY CHIEF

Outlets call for attitude adjustment

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Fiesty feline: Antonio Banderas’ swashbuckling, boot-wearing cat, best known from the “Shrek” films, gets his own animated feature film from DreamWorks.

‘Puss in Boots’ proves he’s the cat’s meow “Puss in Boots”

By JAY BOARDMAN STAFF WRITER

“The egg betrayed me!” practically sums up the swashbuckling adventure that is “Puss in Boots.” Dreamworks’ prequel to the “Shrek” franchise is fueled by the amusingly vain feline, affectionately known as Puss. The film offers an amusing look into the past of the title character from the time he was a little orphan kitten in the Mexican town of San Ricardo. Puss’ childhood friend Humpty Alexander Dumpty is hopelessly devoted to a life of crime and,

Overview Release Date October 28

Starring

Antonio Banderas, Selma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis

Director

Chris Miller

Runtime

1hr 30 min

in particular, a search for magic beans. These magic beans will lead him to a castle in the clouds that holds, you guessed it, tremendous treasure. When Puss becomes the town hero after saving the commandant’s mother from a bull that Humpty accidently set loose, their paths begin to diverge. Humpty eventually betrays Puss and frames him as a criminal. While Puss escapes, Humpty is put in jail for quite a long time. The flashback story of the feisty feline’s background is narrated by the cat himself, but when the story snaps out of its flashback, Puss is in search of a score to pay off the money he is accused of stealing from the people of San Ricardo. Puss hears of a set of magic beans that he and Humpty had dreamed about for years during their childhood. When he attempts to steal the beans from the hilariously hillbilly-ish Jack and Jill, he is thwarted by Kitty Soft Paws. It is later revealed that Kitty is working for a newly-freed Humpty Dumpty. After much persuasion, Puss resolves to join forces with Humpty.

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The quest to retrieve the magic beans is in full force, and through their adventure they discover the treasure of the golden goose that is housed in the castle in the clouds. Although the plot of “Puss in Boots” is not terribly imaginative, it does provide a stage for the cat to showcase his skills and smooth pickup lines. Puss is every bit the main character, so much so that when he is not on screen the movie loses its momentum. The film is at its greatest when the rogue cat is showcasing his smooth swordsmanship and cocky personality. There are moments when the film has the audience rolling with laughter and moments when it threatens to lull the audience to sleep. The casting is perfect. Antonio Banderas’ deep voice makes for a hilarious effect coming from the mouth of the cute little ginger cat in musketeer boots. His pickup lines and cocky suaveness are the most entertaining parts of the whole film. Selma Hayek is good in her voicing of the sly and sure-pawed thief, Kitty Soft Paws, and her role becomes a love interest

Rated: PG

and a character for Puss to practice his playboy antics on. Zach Galifianakis is good enough as the voice of the creepy treacherous egg, Humpty Alexander Dumpty. Jack and Jill offer a few laughs in that they are portrayed as inbred hillbillies from Arkansas, and who doesn’t think that’s funny? The film is at its best in the end, when the title character is dropping a smooth line and flipping through the air, fighting multiple adversaries. The charm of “Puss in Boots” is all in its title character and its slightly cheesy, but definitely entertaining, cat humor. Whether he is sipping from a tiny cup of “leche,” or using his cute-kittywith-big-sad-eyes routine to convince a prison guard to open the door, the film is just downright great with Puss at the forefront. Sadly, the main character alone cannot elevate the film to greatness. Ultimately, the film “Puss in Boots” is a great movie. Its combination of swashbuckling adventure and hilarious cat jokes combine for a film that will delight parents, children and even dogs. J

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‘Ceremonials’ Florence + the Machine By NIKKI TORRIENTE LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

Florence + the Machine’s highly anticipated sophomore album, “Ceremonials,” avoids falling into the sophomore slump with its beautifully dark, ethereal sound. With the release of her debut album, “Lungs,” in 2009, Florence Welch and company have been making their rounds in Europe and the United States, taking to the stage in tours, award shows and television programs. Shooting into musical success, Flo and Co. started the process of creating album number two and outwitting the sophomore slump, which so often plagues new talent. And finally in 2011 — two years after the success of their debut LP — Florence + the Machine have released another glorious album. The album as a whole is slightly more experimental than “Lungs” but maintains the Flo-sound fans and critics have grown to love. The album carries a heavier and darker sound instrumentally and lyrically, and it shows the evolution of Flo and Co.’s music from indie to soul. Florence + the Machine kick off their album with the hypnotically strong “Only If for a Night.” The mystical, otherworldly sound Flo has perfected builds slowly as her ethereal voice joins the arrangement and then gets hit with a heavy dose of drums. The chorus of the song takes on a chant-like qual-

ity, which adds to the mysticism of the tune and paves the way for the second single of the album. “Shake It Out” starts off slowly with a softer chamber organ instrumental interlude that’s accompanied by Flo’s whimsical vocals and then, suddenly, a full band powered by a pounding drum beat breaks the calmness. The track is an extremely catchy piece with its group background vocals and captivating lyrics. Flo and Co. highlight their remarkable talent as musicians and lyricists with this track because it encapsulates all the magic of Florence + the Machine and shows their willingness to explore new musical territory and make an alluringly original track. The first single to be released from the album was “What the Water Gave Me,” which left fans and critics buzzing with its heavier sound, not often heard in “Lungs.” The song begins with a seductive guitar melody floating in-between Florence’s dulcet vocals. The song builds into a chamber chorus vocalization that breaks with a cacophony of instruments that blend right into the next verse. The song lyrics reveal Flo’s fascination with life and death and tell the story of Virginia Woolf ’s suicide, adding a whole new dimension to Flo and Co.’s creative genius. Although the song has a lot going on at once, Flo’s voice stays the focus and never gets lost, which is a testament to her unique vocals. It’s a captivat-

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ing song and can’t be enjoyed on one run through. Like most of her album, “What the Water Gave Me” must be savored over time. “No Light, No Light” goes straight into a drum-infused, chamber music-like intro with Flo’s voice flowing clearly over the melody and then breaking into a fast-paced, catchy beat. The song is catchy both in its melody and lyrics because the pounding of the drums is captivating and the lyrics of the chorus flow together flawlessly in their repetition throughout the track. “No Light, No Light” sounds very similar to Flo and Co.’s work on “Lungs” and brings back a sense of nostalgia for her more indie, and less heavy, sound. The song is neither more indie nor more soul; the song is a perfect blend of what is Florence + the Machine. “Ceremonials” is not an album that will instill automatic love in one listen; it’s more complex than that. It’s a 16-track album that must be listened to more than once in order to get the full Florence + the Machine experience. But it’s impossible to only listen to it once because the album is beautifully crafted and executed. Although it’s a little more experimental than what fans are used to, it still provides fans with all that they love about Flo’s lyrical genius and ethereal voice. Take a listen. You won’t be disappointed. J

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Key Facts Band Members Florence Welch Robert Ackroyd Christopher Lloyd Hayden Isabella Summers Tom Monger Mark Saunders

Hometown London, England

Genres Indie pop Indie rock Art rock Soul

Label Island

Currently on Tour Yes; U.S. tour begins in December

Website Florenceandthemachine. net

Last weekend I trekked out to the Camarillo Outlets, the mecca for deal hunters and Asian tourists. But this time was the same as every shopping trip. I start out full of optimism, with delusions of finding perfectly fitting jeans, on sale no less. But after finding nothing but frustration in the first round of stores, I spend the rest of the day cross, making snide comments about the friendly salespeople in my head. Who actually enjoys squishing into a claustrophobia-inducing, mirrored room to try on a pile of stiff clothes and repeatedly judge variations on her physical appearance by an arbitrarily defined, constantly changing standard of style? And then there’s the awkward moment of handing the dressing room attendant the rumpled mess of what-was-I-thinkings, in my case usually accompanied by profuse apologies that I’m not buying anything and have wasted the attendant’s time. I then exit the store as discreetly as possible, with my head down to avoid making eye contact with the greeter. Viewed from a self-improvement standpoint, though, a day at the outlet mall is a perfect opportunity to practice patience and self-control. Here are some strategies to make the most of this opportunity while avoiding a mental breakdown in J. Crew. Our first lesson is that universally applicable Boy Scout motto, “Always be prepared.” It’s important to prepare mentally before crossing the threshold of a single store. Set your expectations at a reasonable level so you can maintain a calm, controlled attitude all day. Planning to replace your entire closet with one trip is setting yourself up for failure. Also, remember that your worth is not tied to your ability to find shoes that make your feet look slim but not disproportionately long. Come up with a mantra to remind yourself of this for the moments when you are approaching the brink of tears in Nine West. Self-control is also handy for the moment when you are caught in behind the slow-as-molasses shopper standing in front of the only rack of the sale section with items in your size and blocking any alternate routes. Your instinct may be to flatly inform her that she’s causing a fire hazard or that the blouse she’s been considering for ages really isn’t her color. This would be rude and would not actually make you feel any better, so hold your tongue and get excited about being patient. When I’m having trouble with patience, I find it can be helpful to distract my mind with another activity. In this case you could make up a nice story about the woman in your way: Maybe she is taking a weekend off from her life as a nearly blind nun who knits socks for children in the Third World. Her hypothetically bad eyesight explains why it isn’t her color and why she has been evaluating it so painstakingly. It also makes you feel some compassion for her. You’ll be patient in no time. Or, try to find the humor in the situation. My source of comic relief is the poor men who have been coerced into spending the day following their girlfriends or wives around and answering inane questions about which sweater dress will be more appropriate for work. They look like they are having a worse time than I am. If humor’s not your thing, allow all of your negative emotions to be overcome by guilt — the guilt that comes from realizing that you are whining about the tiny sizing on designer jeans while children in the Third World have nothing but misshapen socks knitted by a blind nun. If none of these strategies work, there is a Target on the way home. Stop and get a package of cookies to break into on the drive back to Malibu. Soothing your troubles with Pepperidge Farm never goes out of style.

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Multitalented band shines in cloudy England By SONYA SINGH ASSOCIATE EDITOR

It was a quiet, cold Thursday night in Sheffield, England. Maya, Carl, Ruth, Tom and Rich arrived separately for an open mic night and, a round or two of hot chocolate later, left the venue a newly formed band. Or, that’s how Pocket Satellite tells the story of its origin. No matter how it happened, I’m glad it did. The music Pocket Satellite makes is as charming and bright as the people themselves. Hailing from four cities across Britain, the five band members play 15 instruments among them. Fifteen! It’s possible I’ve never even handled 15 different instruments in my life. More importantly, I made a promise to these lovely people that I’ve yet to fulfill. They probably don’t remember it, but I do, and I’m not about to break my barely memorable word. Here’s what happened. After spending the summer in London with Pepperdine, I found myself sitting in the house on the last night, dreading packing. There are so many other things I’d rather do than pack, like read a book, spend time with a friend, eat pie or, hey, see Pocket Satellite play a show. I left my packing mostly finished and headed for the Bowery on New Oxford Street. I walked into a lively pub and down a wooden staircase into a small, dusky space illuminated mainly by the tinted lights on the stage. Around 30 people chatted and waited for the next group to take the stage. Once it was time for Pocket Satellite, I was content listening to their bright, melodic tracks. After their set, I picked up a copy of their newest release, “Paper Aviator,” from Maya, acoustic guitarist and vocalist. I told her I first saw Pocket Satellite in London when they

opened for New York indie-rock artist Jenny Owen Youngs, who, in turn, had opened for Regina Spektor a few months before. “I can’t believe it!” Maya said. “The Jenny Owen Youngs gig was, what? a year ago? No, a bit more than that, and people still come up to us about it. It really did incredible things for us, and it was just an amazing time.” She told me they were playing another show in London soon, but I replied that I was leaving the country in the morning, cringing as I tried to make that sound less criminal. When she learned of my destination, Maya told nearby Carl, also on vocals and guitar, and Tom, on drums, violin and other instruments, that I was from sunny California. They said they’d love to tour in California someday. To help make this dream a reality, I promised them I’d put in a good word with California. Yeah, I know it’s not much, you guys, but here it is. Much of the other music I’ve discussed in prior weeks has been heavier and darker in both its instrumentation and subject matter, like Laura Marling’s new album, “A Creature I Don’t Know,” or Florence + the Machine’s single “What the Water Gave Me.” If the former wasn’t talking about the struggle between good and evil in our own lives, then the latter was talking about Virginia Woolf ’s suicide. That’s not Pocket Satellite. In fact, it cannot fail in radiating happiness. But I don’t mean to trivialize their songwriting by making it sound like fluff. I know the sad movie has a better shot at taking home the Oscar, but please don’t write off Pocket Satellite because their music is palatable. Instead, look at their lyrical creativity and layered musical arrangements. They are clearly a skilled bunch (15 instruments!) with clever, well-crafted, polished folk-pop worthy of the side-

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long glances they’re starting to receive in the U.K. In fact, “Paper Aviator” was recorded as a part of the Roundhouse 30/30 Project, a collaborative project between the world-famous Roundhouse and EMI label to expose emerging artists and sharpen their music with the resources available to the larger names. I think 30/30 made a good choice with this group. The whole “Toy Train” EP, inspired by the discovery of an antique glockenspiel, was on repeat for me for ages. The band manages to illustrate substantive lyrics with the most vivid and creative imagery. “We Chased Soldiers,” in particular, is a beautiful track on an album full of

sincere expressiveness and lilting melodies. Carl and Maya’s gentle, breathy voices blend together perfectly, and, perhaps the best part, the whole band looks like they’re having the time of their lives on stage. But if, say, Portishead is where your heart really lies, Pocket Satellite’s probably not your thing, and that’s all right. Their page on iTunes says that listeners who bought their music also liked music from artists including Bon Iver, Lily Allen, Foo Fighters and Jason Mraz. (I’m not sure how the Foos got there, but I guess I’m someone who really likes the Foo Fighters and Pocket Satellite as well, despite their vast differences.) And if your influences

match some of theirs — Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Bird, Kyte, The Postal Service, Jenny Owen Youngs — then, please, give them a listen. The Pocket Sats were the perfect punctuation to my summer, and I truly hope I get the opportunity to see them play again. Beyond being completely refreshing and enjoyable, they’re a genuine and talented group whose success makes the (music) world a bit more just. Now, here’s to hoping that Rolling Stone picks up this article and sponsors a tour of the Golden State.

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Rock fusion: The band Jonny Come Lately prides themselves on being able to play studio tracks live.

Fusion band gains momentum By NIKKI TORRIENTE LIFE & ARTS EDITOR

Music is an inherent part of human nature. It’s been used in a variety of ways for a variety of reasons, but most important is the fact that music is a way to channel personal expression on a more relatable level. For junior Ismael “Izzy” Loya, a Broadcast major here at Pepperdine, music is the perfect way to channel his creativity with fellow band members of Jonny Come Lately and audiences privy to their live performances. The four-member band describes themselves as a fusion band because of their wide-range of influences. “Without a doubt our sound is rock fusion,” Loya said. “We started out as rockabilly band, then got into ska and reggae. And because I like the blues, we started incorporating that.” When Loya describes the band as fusion, he means it. Along with these genres, the band has integrated guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Julian Johnson’s fascination with Eastern musical influences. Twins Julian and Adrian Johnson, guitarist and stand-up bassist, and Angela Bass, drummer, have

been friends since elementary school and formed a band together in junior high. “We’ve been playing together since we were sophomores in high school,” Loya said. “It’s nice to have that comfort of knowing them for so long. I can show them anything, and we’re all on the same page.” Loya’s passion for the band and for music is evident in the way he describes their experiences in the industry thus far. “We like to experiment in the studio, but there are limits to what can be done live,” Loya said. “So, we make sure not to get too experimental because we have to be able to do the same thing live.” It’s this desire to be authentic performers that gives them respect for bands who can sound just as amazing on record as they can on stage and gives Jonny Come Lately inspiration to hone their craft. “We respect musicians that have good records from the studio,” Loya said. “But we really respect bands that can do what they do in their albums live.” When it comes to live shows, Jonny Come Lately likes to get the crowd involved. “We play the best shows when there are a lot of dancers,” Loya said. “[We want] people to dance and groove to our music.”

The band has been blessed with a growing fan base ever since their television debut. “We’ve had a pretty big following, especially because we were on ‘American’s Got Talent’ when we were 16,” Loya said. “We really learned a lot because we were thrown into it [the music industry].” Although they didn’t win the season’s competition for “American’s Got Talent,” their experience on the show has benefitted their growth as a band because of the exposure they received. “We’re not afraid of any show because we jumped into such a big stage so early,” Loya said. The band, now based out of Los Angeles, plays shows around town as much as possible to share their music with people and gain more exposure. They’ve played a string of shows at the Malibu Inn and are looking to become a more permanent fixture. “Malibu Inn wants to make us a house band on Tuesdays,” Loya said. “It’ll be great for us and great for students because they’ll have a place that’s close to campus to go listen to good music.” For Jonny Come Lately, the doors of opportunity don’t look to be closing any time soon. Their next show is Nov. 18 at the R Bar in Koreatown. J

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Art major enchants with talent By GENEVIEVE SMITH PHOTO EDITOR

Art major Alexandra Williams has entered her senior year with a very specific focus: She wants to approach the human figure in a “spontaneous and aggressive way.” After years of rendering the human body in various styles spawned from anime sketches, Williams hit a sweet spot when doing “doodles” — which evolved into a series of figure paintings on yellow lined notepad paper. In a mere 10 minutes, the quick brush strokes form eye-popping paintings that draw a person in

with their raw contemporary impressionism. Williams explained how this swift pace of painting is extremely Williams Senior, Art major therapeutic. She states that she simply paints for herself, rather than for others. Williams enjoys taking the delicate figure and approaching it with haste, locking it in the confining space of an 11-by-17 inch page. It is precisely this disregard

for what demand desires that leads her pieces to be compelling works of art; they bewitch a person while accosting them with their unabashed sincerity. William’s drive to become an art teacher or art therapy leader leads her to focus on splashing the colors of her emotions onto the page rather than using her talent to meet consumer demand. She humbly and charmingly does not realize that her approach creates pieces that reflect the passion and focus that so attracts people to her work. She produces exactly what the world needs more of: artistic sincerity.

Williams will be one of many student artists participating in the “Illuminate” art show, which opens Dec. 3. It’s the first of two showcases that occur are held the school year. Hosted by the Board, the Pepperdine Art Club, We Art Aware, and the Art History Student Society, students can show off their work in Joceyln Plaza under the glow of Christmas lights that mark the start of Pepperdine’s Christmas season. All students are welcome to participate in the art show; if interested, fill out a form of intent, which can be found in the HAWC, and turn it in by Nov. 14. J

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around the corner. “The play is constantly poking fun at itself,” said senior Theatre major John Hays, who plays the part of Sonny. “It works because it knows it is outrageous and makes no sense, so when it goes to extreme levels, it’s just that much funnier.” Hays describes his character as “a not too bright Venice Beach artist” and typical California boy. “I’m from Texas, so we will see how my performance reads,” Hays said. “Keep in mind though, all of these characters are larger than life and are constantly making fun of themselves.” Zach Sandberg, a senior Theatre and Spanish major who plays the role of Danny McGuire, a business mogul with whom Sonny pairs up to open the roller disco, agrees that the show’s strong point is its laugh factor. “The show is just one joke after another,” Sandberg said. “It’s an hour and a half of laughs that I guarantee will leave you with a bright neon, 80s rock ’n’ roll stirring of the soul.” Sandberg admits that while playing a character so much older than himself has been a challenge, he finds an interestingly relatable quality in his character. “The very questions he was once faced with, such as choosing a life of material success versus one of ar-

tistic fulfillment, is not too far from love dancing, and he has a lot of enermy reality as I prepare to graduate,” gy,” Lyons said. “The best part about Sandberg said. working on this production was the Not all of the characters are quite choreography and really learning as complex as Danny though. The how to roller skate.” muses, Kira’s sisters, brothers and It is about a roller disco after all, partners in crime, are the energetic so expect plenty of skating action singers and dancers of the show. from the actors on stage. The antagonist of the story is Mel“I think the audience will really pomene, the Greek muse of tragedy, enjoy the choreography, the music, who spends the play seekthe spectacle ing her revenge against humor, the conher younger sister, Kira. solation of disco Fast Facts “She places curses, balls and the sings some extremely sassy anticipation of Tickets Cost: songs, and is a larger than roller skating ac$10 with student life character to play,” said cidents,” Lyons Lauren Randol, who plays added. ID; $15 without the role of Melpomene. The GraphKira’s other sisters and ic’s assistant brothers are slightly less news editor conniving, but no less Madison Leonfunny and spirited. ard, who plays the lead muse Kira, “The great thing about portraying spends almost the entire show on a muse is that we get to play several skates. other characters as well, so it really “Madison has really done an allows us to open ourselves up as ac- amazing job at adapting to the tors,” said sophomore Theatre and skates,” Griffin said. “You almost Music major Tyler Fromson, who can’t tell that she’s even on the skates plays Thalia, the Greek muse of com- anymore.” edy and poetry. “Also, we are basically For the big roller skating finale, a in every dance number, so we are al- coach from Skateland in Northridge ways doing something at any given was hired to train the actors and actime.” tresses to become pros on wheels. Connor Lyons, a freshman The“At every rehearsal we always atre major, plays Terpsicore, the saved time to practice skating,” GrifGreek muse of dance. fin added. “I relate to my character because I Proficiency at roller-skating was

even the final part of auditioning for the production. The prospective stars skated around in circles and were evaluated to see whether they were comfortable, or just terrified. Something unique about this production is that it incorporates an onstage audience. The set of the production is a Greek theater, so the three amphitheater sections on the stage will be filled by 20 lucky audience members. Never fear though, if you are fortunate enough to have an onstage seat, you are not expected to jump in and participate in the show. “We prefer leaving the acting to the actors,” Griffin said. “The intention is just to immerse the audience in the experience and to give a different perspective than from a house seat.” 1980s attire is encouraged, which means that neon, leg warmers, sweatbands and oversized shirts are entirely acceptable. Glow sticks will even be sold the night of the performances to encourage audience participation in the finale. “It’s a hysterical musical,” Griffin said. “The humor is really where students live right now. It’s very current and relatable.” “Xanadu” will be playing in Smothers Theatre tonight through Nov. 13, and continues Nov. 17 through 19. J

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Almost everyone has heard the old expression that dogs are man’s best friend. As a passionate dog lover myself, I completely agree with this saying. However, after spending time with my dog this weekend, I have discovered that perhaps dogs are really man’s best teacher. This weekend I went home to enjoy some quality rest and relaxation with my family; I also had the opportunity to closely observe my dog’s affectionate nature. After being away from my dog for a few months, I forgot how much I missed her comforting disposition, and I realized how many little lessons can be learned by spending time with her. Last April my family rescued Lily, a 2-year-old bichon frise-poodle mix, from the pound. My family and I were not certain if we were ready to adopt a new dog. Our first dog, a beloved Tibetan terrier, had passed away from cancer just four months before, and we were still grieving his death. However, our readiness to adopt a new dog quickly changed one warm spring Sunday when my parents decided to take an impromptu drive after church. While admiring the beautiful spring day, they happened to drive past the pound and decided to stop by for a few moments to play with the dogs. Within 10 minutes, a precious and very underweight bichon frise who appeared desperate for a home immediately stole their hearts. It was love at first sight, and they knew they had to make her the newest member of our family. It was the Sunday before Easter, so we decided to name her Lily after the traditional Easter flower. Within a few days of adopting Lily, I was astounded by how quickly she adapted to our family. All she wanted from us was a loving family and a place to call home, and in return she offered us her trust and her complete love. Since April, her love and trust for our family has continued to grow remarkably. Everyday she unknowingly teaches us new lessons on how to love unconditionally. When I came home this past weekend, I was immediately greeted by her loving presence as she jumped into my arms and refused to leave my side for two days. I hadn’t seen her in months, and yet she was ecstatic to spend every moment with me. She became my little shadow, constantly showing her affection with kisses and cuddling. After spending the weekend observing Lily, I find it amazing how an animal so tiny and precious can radiate love so infectiously. Her sweet and pure nature permits her to love without judgment, to befriend and love strangers, and to demonstrate gratitude for life’s most simple gifts. It is quite impossible to be angry or upset with something so sweet and precious because all she really knows how to do is to love and be loved in return. I have discovered, after watching Lily intently this weekend, that I have so much to learn from her innocent and loving nature. The first lesson I learned from Lily is to not sweat the small stuff. All Lily needs is a family, a place to call home and people who care for her. Lily and I aren’t too different in the grand scheme of things because we both have the same basic need for a caring family. Whenever things don’t go quite Lily’s way (perhaps she didn’t get a second treat or she couldn’t find her dog bone), she moves on and focuses her attention on something else. Although my daily troubleshooting tasks are a little more complicated than Lily’s, her ability to move on and focus her attention on attaining a new goal is something I can absolutely learn from. The second and most important lesson I learned from Lily is to give people second chances and see the potential for friendship in unlikely places. Lily never holds grudges, and seems to make friends wherever she goes. Lily’s sweet charisma makes her a people magnet, and her genuine ability to forgive and forget is definitely something I can work on. It is only human to be angry with someone for something they did, but life is so much more enjoyable when grudges are forgotten. Lily demonstrates how petty it is to get fixated on the past. She has far too many friends to make and people to love in too little time. Her ability to make friends wherever she goes is something I admire because her charismatic and loving disposition radiates, becoming infectious. After spending the past few days with Lily, I have discovered how wise animals truly are. Her simple and affectionate nature is something that I admire and hope to emulate in my own life. J

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Fooled by Daylight Saving Time Whelp … was anybody planning on telling me about this Daylight Saving thing? Last Sunday was not my finest hour. Just as I do every Sunday, I woke up at the crack of dawn (10 a.m.) and moseyed on down to the Waves Cafe, my mouth watering at the hallucinogenic mirage that is a Sodexo worker who is apathetically squeezing three pancakes onto a grill. But when I got there, the lights were dimmed, and the metal gates were covering the entrance. I had three initial thoughts double-dutch through my mind: 1. What is the deal with Pepperdine minimizing the Cafe hours so much this year? I don’t have the actual schedule in front of me, but I think breakfast is served from 10 to 10:15, lunch from 10:15 to 5, and dinner from 5 to 5:03. I don’t know if anyone else is picking up on this, but we are slowly devolving into a glorified old person’s home here. 2. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: When large buildings or areas around campus are vacant, the first thing, literally the first feeling, that rushes through my nerve endings is that I missed the rapture. The minutes that follow perusing the “Left Behind” series Wikipedia page are some of the most unsettling moments of my week. (It’s a weekly occurrence.) Inevitably, when I saw an empty Waves Cafe I pulled up my Wikipanion App. 3. Why is there a chain-link fence covering the entrance to the cafe? What are we, zombies? What is there to steal in there, anyway? A few cheese Danishes and a jug of thousand island dressing? Thanks, but no thanks, Pepperdine. Alas, these notions hop-scotching through my brain turned out to be incorrect observations in which the only one to blame was myself (except the last one, which still stands). But obviously I didn’t cast any scorn in my own direction. No, I directed all of my vitriol at the grave of one Benjamin J. (speculative) Franklin. For it wasn’t 10 o’clock in the morning, it was 9 o’clock. If you can believe it, as I was counting sheep from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday night, the entire country, every single person besides me, somehow talked it out and agreed to to live through 1 a.m. twice. The problem is, my body recognized that added hour because my body knows better. Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier concluded that “matter could not be created nor destroyed”. Well apparently hours don’t matter, because on Sunday, America watched one go by … twice. Now I understand this Benjamin Franklin fellow had some good ideas (and a great role in the classic Disney film “Ben and Me”), but this one was a doozy. If I were to suggest that once a year we just acted like a certain Tuesday didn’t happen, there would be a decent chance I’d be burned at the stake. But nonetheless, there Ben Franklin was 100 years ago (speculative again), running around all over Virginia turning everyone’s clocks back. But you know what? This is what we get for listening to a guy who electrocuted himself with a kite. Seriously though — a kite? What is this, 1776? And I’m not bitter. You guys, I’m not. I just wish one of you would have had the decency to inform me of this phenomenon before it happened, so that I could have avoided all these awful elementary school flashbacks of being the odd kid out. And believe me, that hour spent staring blankly at the metal curvatures of the Waves Cafe gate was one of the most interminable expanses of time I’ve ever survived. But there is one part of my Sunday routine that Ben Franklin can never ruin: that moment (be it 10:05 or 11:05) when, like a child watching an airplane glide across the sky for the very first time, I stand behind the Plexiglas of the grill and watch the worker squirt out three asymmetrical pancakes. J

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Bands  brave  the  cold,  competition  heats  up By  NIKKI  TORRIENTE LIFE  &  ARTS  EDITOR

Pepperdine students braved the cold and bundled themselves in their warmest coats for Battle of the Bands last Friday. With heat lamps surrounding the upper tier of the amphitheater, a food truck serving warm Mexican food and spotlights illuminating the white-tented stage, students huddled together for a relaxing night of good music and camaraderie. The event was emceed by seniors Zach Taylor and Josh Downs, who filled the night with laughs through their running commentary and wild antics during raffle giveaways, which ran throughout the night. Although the night was full of laughs, music was the real show-stealer of the evening. This year’s Battle of the Bands hosted four bands, predominately made up of Pepperdine students who came together under short notice to practice and per-

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Rocking out: Aaron Dowler plays the bass.

fect their sound for the competition. The first band to take the stage was Come Back Calling. A six-man band featuring a frontman vocalist, cellist, bassist, drummer, lead guitarist/vocalist and acoustic guitarist/vocalist, Come Back Calling did a marvelous job at breaking the ice. Embodying the rock star persona, the band performed as if they were seasoned veterans of the stage, utilizing the stage and getting the crowd involved and into the moment. The band, weighing more on the alternative pop-rock side of things, reached out to the crowd with a cover of “Stereo Hearts,� which included quite a bit of rapping and raised the energy level, getting everyone pumped for the next band. Second on the lineup was the fivemember band, Pepper 5. Female fronted, the band was made up of a acoustic guitarist-vocalist, keyboardist/vocalist, drummer, bassist and lead guitarist. Pepper 5 even went as far as color coordinating their outfits with a splash of purple somewhere in their wardrobe. They were a fun band, covering the popular “Drops of Jupiter� and even performing the lead singer’s own song, “Strawberry Lemonade.� The band was a lot Taylor Swift and a little pop, but they still maintained a rock flare that made them unique. Band number three was Goodweather, whose sound was much less pop and much more indie-rock. Sounding like a mix between Coldplay and Maroon 5 with a dash of Vampire Weekend and Kings of Leon, Goodweather was a solid band with a laid-back sound and attitude that made it look easy. They played two original songs and performed an amazing cover of Coldplay’s “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,� stirring the crowd to clap and sing along. Good-

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Opening act: The six-member band Come Back Calling opened this year’s Battle of the Bands with an indie-rock set.

weather ended on a high note with the Coldplay cover and gave the final band a run for their money. The last band to show off their musical skills was Heroes Garden. An instrumental trio that featured an awesome electric cello, Heroes Garden came out strong. Solely an acoustic band, they depended heavily on vocals and cello, which was a captivating combination of sounds. Heroes Garden wasn’t afraid to step out of their indie-acoustic box and play an original song that was a little jazz, a little blues and a bunch of fun. It was a strange but good mix of instruments that created a unique sound and got the crowd involved in their set. Heroes Garden was a dynamic band with a vibrant sound that rounded out the competition for the night. As the audience went about their voting business, hosts Taylor and Downs took it upon themselves to show their support of music with a satirical medley. Including songs from Ke$ha, Disney-animated films and general childhood memories — the smash hit was the “ABC’s� — their musical interlude gave the crowd a much-needed belly laugh to make it through the last leg of the event. When voting was complete and tallied, everyone gathered around in antic-

ipation to see who would take the title of Battle of the Bands champion. Zach and Josh spared no expense in keeping the audience on the edge of their seats when announcing the winner. Fourth place went to Come Back Calling, third place went to Pepper 5, second went to Goodweather, and first went to the night’s final act: Heroes Garden. Once the winners were awarded their prizes, Heroes Garden performed a song from their set for the eager crowd who got up out of their

seats to dance. In the end, the event was a smash success despite the cold. Musicians got the chance to play in front of a crowd, and those in attendance got a free concert with food and friends. Students can never go wrong with the chance to enjoy good music, good food and good company.

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Men’s rugby faced controversy last weekend in their tournament in Long Beach. By BRADY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

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As the rainclouds passed away and the 8:30 a.m. sunshine broke through the Long Beach sky last Saturday, the Pepperdine men’s rugby team took to the pitch in what would be their first match in a long and exhausting day of rugby. The annual fall classic tournament hosted by the Cal State Long Beach Rugby Club consisted of 12 of Southern California’s top rugby clubs. Pepperdine, as defending champions of Division II, was bracketed among the top Division I teams. In their first match of the day, the Waves jumped out of the gate fast and were able to upset Division I Univeristy of San Diego. The score settled at 19-5 after two 15-minute halves. Two tries were scored by sophomore fly-half Takuto Suzuki, and junior hooker Justin Farber scored another. Suzuki kicked two successful conversions as well. The second match, played at 11 a.m., would be the toughest challenge the Waves have faced all preseason. Their opponents were the UCSB Gauchos, the Division I national finalists from the 2011 spring cup season. The Waves were undersized in the pack, and the backline struggled to keep up with the speed of the Division I finalists. However, the Waves battled through the entire match and only lost by one try. The final score was 7-14. A try was punched in early in the match by James Canole and was complimented with a long conversion by Suzuki. Seniors Dalton Egger and Freddy Banales led the pack and

delivered some violent hits. While this match will read as a loss, it served as a moral victory for the Waves. They had competed with the best in the nation at the highest level and managed to draw first blood on the scoreboard. The third match of the day was played at 1:50 p.m. Exhausted from their early morning battles with Division I opponents, the Waves were not able to score against their division rivals and hosts, Cal State Long Beach. Relying heavily on their backline and kicking attack, the Waves were able to put pressure on Long Beach, but were never able to reach the try zone. The score settled at 0-7. The game was called early due to some questionable calls in favor of Long Beach, long with the sidelines growing frustration with unfair calls made by the referee. Frustrated, battered and bruised, the Waves gathered themselves as they prepared for their final match of the day. The fourth and final match of the day was played at 3:30 p.m. This match was more or less a backyard scuffle with Division III national champion Occidental College. The Waves were on their last wind of energy and rattled by multiple injuries from earlier matches, which hindered their ability to field a strong side against their final opponent of the day. Again the Waves were unable to find the try zone and fell to Occidental, 0-12. Injuries to the club president Garret Kass, veteran hooker Justin Farber and threatening wing Jake McFadden exposed the Waves offense and disrupted their flow. This opened things up for Occidental and allowed them to put up unanswered points. J

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All four of them were involved with the goals scored. Seniors Laura Cole, Amanda LeCave and Karissa Garcia hit the back of the net, and senior Myriah Stockman assisted on Cole’s goal. Pao scored the fourth goal with 1:13 left in the game. “We’ve worked incredibly hard,” Ward said. “I’m proud of our seniors. They dug down and made sacrifices this season. “The WCC is arguably one of the best soccer conferences in the nation, if not in the top three. For us to win is an exceptional achievement. I’m really proud of the whole team.” In addition to it being the Senior Day game, AYSO players and families were also invited to watch. Despite the chilly weather, the atmosphere of the crowd was electric. “Would you look at that footwork,” one father raved as Pao dribbled down the field to attempt a goal.

Ward said he hopes that atmosphere carries into the playoff match Saturday as he explained that, although Long Beach is not ranked, winning will not be easy. “They’re a good opponent, and it’s going to be a tough game,” Ward said. “We’re excited to host and we’ll do our very best. Hopefully our performance being on our field and our home crowd will help us.” Ranked behind Duke and UCLA, the Waves have a rigorous schedule ahead of them with six games to make it to their ultimate goal: the national championships. However, first they have to get through game one. At the end of the meeting, the ladies appeared undaunted with the task at hand as they shouted, “Let’s get these guys!”

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Guillermo takes lead By NARINE ADAMOVA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

The Waves women’s tennis team tried their abilities against some of the most talented players around the country at the Mission Hills Desert Classic tournament in Rancho Mirage, Calif. from Friday to Sunday. Freshman Lorraine Guillermo distinguished her performance on the first day of the tournament by advancing in the singles draw and becoming the only studentathlete to win a match. Guillermo defeated Alison Ramos of USC with a significant advantage in two of three sets (6-3, 4-6, 6-3). Juniors Arianna Collfer and Tara Panu could not make it through the vigorous at-

tacks of the opponents, failing to win over Lauren Herring of Georgia and Morgan Thomas of UCLA respectively. The second day of the tournament was no less successful as the first for Guillermo . Collfer managed to defeat Washington’s Anjela Nemcevic in two sets (7-5, 7-5). Panu and sophomore Megan Moore lost in doubles to Holly Flemming and Morgan Thomas of UCLA. Guillermo pulverized Samantha Smith of Washington University in the final match of the tournament with the score 6-4, 6-1, becoming the only Wave to stay undefeated at the tournament. “My match went very well, I did what I could to beat the opponent,” Guillermo said. “I am excited about the victory and I

will definitely use the experience I gained to use in future matches. I just plan to practice hard, stay healthy and get ready for the spring season. Here we go Waves!” Guillermo In the pre-season Freshman tournaments Pepperdine managed to achieve 29 victories in singles and nine wins in doubles, in addition to the significant experience that served as preparation for the actual season. The Waves will open the spring season facing San Diego State University at home on Wednesday, Jan. 25. J

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CALL ‘EM AS WE SEE ‘EM Thoughts, reflections and predictions from our staff on the world of sports.

The NBA is still in a lockout and there seems to be no change in either players or owners. The last split mentioned was for a 50.2 /49.8 split, however the players seem unrelenting in getting 52%. Although the owners are crying broke the players need the money more honestly. The owners were already “wealthy” before they became involved in the NBA, the players became rich from playing in the NBA.

ALBERT OWUSU

What name unites Italian soccer, the Libyan revolution and charges of murder? The third son of Gaddafi, Al-Saadi is now one of Africa’s “most wanted,” thanks to Interpol’s issued red notice. And no, it’s not because of his father’s political influence, by which he signed contracts with three Italian soccer teams, training with football clubs Lazio and Juventus. Apparently, an excess of power easily substitutes for a lack of talent. Especially if you’re the son of a tyrant.

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it impossible for the tigers to make up for the points lost. “I am very proud of how our players handled some adversity in our first game and how they continued to focus on the process of the game one possession at a time,” Head Coach Marty Wilson said. “Our strong moments were when we started to pick up the ball handler a little sooner to create more scoring off of our defense. We were not very active in early part of the game. I was pleased that we rebounded the ball very well and got the win.” The game became a successful debut of several newcomers on the Waves team. Sophomore guard from Norway Nikolas Skouen added 13 points to the team’s lead, and freshman Jordan Baker added 12 more in the game. Senior Taylor Darby, one of the WCC’s top rebounders for the past three years, and junior Joshua Lowery each scored 15 points, distinguishing their performances and making them the leaders at the event. “We had three players in double figures in rebounding, which is very hard to do. Some things that we have to work on are playing against the zone and getting more ball and man movement,” Wilson said. “We have not spent a great amount of time versus the zone and did not anticipate them playing zone the entire time.” “I was excited to play my first game for Pepperdine in front of the home crowd,” sophomore Skouen said. “Even though it was a very good game, I think we still need to work on improving many little things in our game that will help us to succeed.” Speaking about the future plans for the season, Wilson mentioned that 4 out of the 10 top players of the team are injured and an important priority is to get them back in shape. “Number one, we need to get healthy! As we begin to get [players] back into practice and games, it gives us more depth to do more things and gives us more threats at the offensive and defensive end of the floor.” The Waves senior 6-foot-2 guard Lorne Jackson, who was one of the leading players during the past season, is recovering from knee surgery because of an injury he got over summer. “Our main goal is to learn from our last experience and continue to improve upon it,” Wilson said. “I would also like to thank the students for coming out to that game and hope that they will support our team as we continue to develop our basketball program.” Pepperdine will step into their regular season at the home game against Pomona-Pitzer, another Division III SCIAC opponent, Saturday, Nov. 12. J

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during the 2010-2011 seasons. “I am very excited about my selection to the Maine Red Claws,” Dupre said, “It’s a great opportunity to further my basketball career and have a shot in making it to the NBA. Pepperdine helped me in getting where I am by the education I received and maturing on and off the basketball court.” “The competition of Division I basketball at Pepperdine also prepared me to get ready for the pro level in having determination as well as a good work ethic,” Dupre added. “My future plan is to have a successful career in the NBA. It has always been my dream.” J

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Nikolas Skouen: The Sophomore is enjoying his first year at Pepperdine University.

New wave shines he played tennis with his father, Jan Strure Skouen, who is a four-time national champion in the sport. Seeing his father triumph on the Work hard and be humble. Altennis court, Skouen was determined though this might sound like simple, to fi nd that same level of success on fortune cookie wisdom, for transfer student Nikolas “Niko” Skouen, it is the hardwood. Skouen said that,“I wanted to be a recipe for success. Skouen, a Norwegian-born stu- the best player in the country,” he redent, earned a spot on Pepperdine called. His efforts paid off when he University’s basketball team after an got an opportunity to play for Noroutstanding season at Pratt Commu- way’s national team. Playing for his home country is a nity College. great honor.” Standing at “I really want to 6 - f o o t - 4 - i n c h e s , “My parents told make this country Skouen joined a Pep- me as long as you proud. You get to perdine team full of work hard and you compete against NBA excitement. With a try every possibility, players and Europe’s young coaching staff superstars. It’s great.” you’ll always have and many untested As proud as he was players, Pepperdine some door open.” to play for Norway, craves a return to its —Nikolas Skouen Skouen dreamed of winning ways. That Sophmore playing in America. strategy should suit Basketball player He got the opportuSkouen. nity in 2009 when he In high school, while playing for a Norwegian club came to play for Pratt Community team, he scored 67 points in a game, College in Kansas. However, he had to cope with the making 10 three-point field goals. Skouen’s teammates have noticed his disappointment of not playing for a potential. Skouen knows his role on Division I school. Skouen, although the team and how important it is for frustrated by his circumstances, proceeded with humility and a positive him to perform. “Every great team that wins cham- outlook. His attitude is founded in pionships has a shooter,” he said. “If his Christian faith and family upI can shoot from deep, people have bringing. “My parents told me as long as to respect that, and it’s going to open you work hard and you try every posthings up for the rest of the team.” sibility, you’ll always have some door If he can produce, the fight for playing time is wide open. Skouen open,” Skouen said. That door opened takes nothing for granted and is fully when Jesse Shaw, the head coach at aware of how unique this opportunity Pratt Community College, saw a film is. His journey to Pepperdine was not of Skouen. At Pratt, Skouen benefited from always an easy one. Coming from Norway, a country 24/7 gym hours. Whenever he was not known for its basketball prowess, not in class, he prioritized working presented its challenges. But through out. “I thought about getting a Difaith, family and a dedication to excel- vision I body. I started waking up at 5:30 in the morning,” he said. “That’s lence, he overcame and prospered. Skouen began playing basket- pretty much what I did: eating, sleepball after watching Michael Jordan’s ing, basketball and school.” As a freshman, Skouen was given “Space Jam” at the age of 9. He picked an opportunity to get ample playing up a basketball and has been playing time and adjust to American basever since. He would routinely spend ketball. However, it was not just the five hours a day practicing and rungame that Skouen needed to adapt to. ning drills. Living in a foreign culture had its His work ethic and talent were immediately apparent. However, Nor- own challenges. “It was shocking. When Europeans wegian schools do not have basketball teams. His competitive career began think about America they think about when 12-year-old Adrian Mekki, a the buildings, they think about LA childhood friend, told the 10-year- and things like that,” he said. Skouen old Skouen he should play for a club found himself in Pratt, Kansas. “It was flat. It was full of cows. But there were team. Skouen found his first basketball good people.” home with the Ulriken Eagles. Growing up, Skouen was accustomed to skyler.davenport@pepperdine.edu athletic excellence. Prior to basketball,

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Moving on: Women’s soccer easily swept aside last week’s opponents and are now moving toward the NCAA tournament.

For the first time in history, Pepperdine will host an NCAA women’s soccer tournament match. Ranked No. 3 in their division, the Waves (15-1-4, 7-1-0) face Long Beach State for game one at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. They were one of four WCC teams chosen to compete in the tournament. Prior to this, the NCAA has called up the Waves five times, the most recent being in 2005. Out of those five, they have been seeded twice. “We’re really excited about being back in the tournament,” Head Coach Tim Ward said. “It’s been a long time.” The team, coaches, other staff and a cameraman gathered in the Jones Trophy Room to watch the announcement from a laptop hooked up to a television streaming NCAA. com. Fidgeting through the commer-

Men’s basketball dominates: Sophomore Hector Harold sets up teammate junior Caleb Willis.

Former stars move up By NARINE ADAMOVA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Two former Waves were announced to the NBA Development League Draft on Thursday. The 2011 graduates, Mychel Thompson and Jonathan Dupre, have received invitations from the Erie BayHawks and the Maine Red Claws. Mychel Thompson, a 6-foot-7-inch forward from Portland, Ore., has always lived and breathed sports. Thompson being drafted keeps up the family tradition he got from his father, Mychal Thompson, a two-time NBA champion, and his brother Klay Thompson, who was recruited for basketball by Washington State University and was the 11th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. From a young age Thompson re-

ceived a great deal of support from his father, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft, and who shared his 12-year experience in professional sports with his son. During his Pepperdine years, Thompson earned his second All-WCC honorable mention as a senior, after receiving the title his junior year. Being selected in the third round by the Erie BayHawks, Thompson proved that his genes and years of hard work are the premises for a brilliant career. A 6-foot-8-inch forward, Jonathan Dupre, from Houston, has no less impressive achievements while a student at Pepperdine, leading the team in many games by contributing a high number of points at several major games

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cials, the ladies hollered with joy to see Pepperdine ranked at No. 3 for the tournament. Last Thursday, the Waves demolished San Francisco 4-0 to secure first place in the WCC. “The girls knew we had to win that game to have a shot at the championship,” Ward said. “They had an unbelievable game. It was one of our best overall performances of the year.” San Francisco had no chance, as the ladies took the first possession of the game and never let go. The Dons did not gain true possession of the ball until the 34:00 mark of the first half, and had only three shots to Pepperdine’s 35. “We dedicated this game to our graduating seniors,” sophomore Michelle Pao said. “We wanted to make it memorable for them. We wanted to get our teams out there and have a party on the field.” The game served as a special one for the seniors.

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Waves push By NARINE ADAMOVA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Firestone Fieldhouse was blasting with emotions as the Waves took victory over Occidental College in an exhibition game of the pre-season. Pepperdine beat Occidental, scoring 78 points overall (78-72), with senior Taylor Darby and junior Joshua Lowery leading the team to the win Saturday. Pepperdine finished the first half with just 4 points behind their opponents (36-32). However, the Waves managed to steal the victory in the second half, by a series of fast attacks making

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Volleyball claims win: Senior Kim Hill sets another record for aces this week against Santa Clara.

Volleyball triumphs By ALBERT OWUSU NEWS EDITOR

The women’s volleyball team continued its impressive performance last week against the Santa Clara Bears on Thursday. Senior Kim Hill led her team to a deafening three-set victory, the team’s performance highlighted by Hill’s impressive 18 kills. The Wave’s are currently on a 12-game winning streak, their best since 2008. The Waves won the three sets 25-15, 25-21 and 25-14 adding another win to their 17-5 overall record. The Waves were at an all-time season best hitting at a .422 clip and limited the Bears to a .142 hitting percentage. Hill, still reigning WCC Player of the Month,was merciless in her assault of the Bears, earning herself 18 kills out of 28 attacks. On the defensive end, seniors Victoria Adelheim and Hill both managed to block six hits each. Though early in the match the Bears had the lead at 13-12, the Waves never allowed the flow of the game to escape their grasp. Continuous assaults by freshman Samantha Cash resulted in seven kills and gave room for senior server Stevi Robinson to rotate into position. Robinson’s serving would prove too much for Santa Clara as Robinson would record her 100th ace. The senior libero has now reached doubledigit figures in digs in 11 of the last 12 contests. The Waves would prove triumphant in the first set 25-15 and sophomore Kellie Woolever would add her own ace to the list. The setter helped out Pepperdine’s hitting percentage by delivering five kills earned on a .833 success rate. Hill came alive in the second set blasting eight kills into the Bears and blocking three different attacks. Although the Bears kept the match close during the second set, they never managed to break the Waves’ defense or start an offensive of their own. The second set would end 25-21 as the Waves claimed a two-set lead. Santa Clara started the third set with a strong offensive, managing to go on a 6-1 run, however the Waves quickly responded with their own 10-1 run thanks to the prowess of Hill and Adelhelm. Hill added an additional seven kills to her tally in the end of the third set giving the Waves a 19-07 lead. Senior Lilla Frederick settled the match with the final kill, her 11th of the match guaranteeing the Waves the victory. Pepperdine plays Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Nov. 10. J

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