CARA VANMETERLiving Editor It’s no longer a First Amendment question or an issue of celebrity privilege. Instead, the paparazzi measure, AB 381, sponsored by Assemblymember Cindy Montañez (D – San Fernando), has led fans to question the new law's likely effectiveness in protecting celebrities from the extreme methods of overzealous photojournalists. The paparazzi measure is … [Read more...] about New law protects celebs
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Familiar faces in Malibu could be new friends
KERIANN BOONELiving Columnist Malibu is known for its soft beaches, incredible waves and breathtaking sunsets. It is not, however, known for its strong sense of community. Pepperdine is strategically located in the heart of this small beachside district, yet it could never be more distant. What does a Pepperdine student really know about Malibu? Why don’t students interact more … [Read more...] about Familiar faces in Malibu could be new friends
Heidelbergers feel at home in Moore Haus home
DANIEL HOUGEYHeidelberg Columnist While many of my fellow international students decided to go home for the winter break, I opted to brave the dangers of the wild — trains, dirty hostels and sketchy, old European men — for a month. I was beginning to feel a bit cramped after a semester of close-quarter living with only 45 others and was ready to spend some time alone. Plus, I … [Read more...] about Heidelbergers feel at home in Moore Haus home
Face in the crowd: Adam Taki
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Most students stress about going to class, getting homework done and keeping their daily planners organized. But what if you had a company to manage on top of everything else? Well, Pepperdine senior Adam Taki does. While other Peppediners are trying to stay on top of their academic schedules, Taki is preparing to act as the company spokesperson for … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Adam Taki
‘Movie god’ won’t miss Blockbuster
A.J. KABAGEStaff Writer While the closure of the Malibu Blockbuster Video on has frustrated and confused many on Pepperdine’s campus, there is one person who remains completely unbothered by this change. John Renteria, 42, has more than 1,100 movies in his collection, both DVDs and videocassettes. Renteria, who works as the coffee barista at the Sandbar, has been collecting … [Read more...] about ‘Movie god’ won’t miss Blockbuster