By Erik Squire Staff Writer With a view of the explosive sunset and the streams of red and white lights, an office with a window never seemed so nice. What makes the sights even more special is when the office flies about 100 feet above the Southern California coastline. Jorge Jarrin, traffic reporter for KABC radio since 1985, earns a living flying among some of Los Angeles’ … [Read more...] about Looking down from great heights
Pep has ‘hidden’ film class
By Holli LeMarr Staff Writer Now earning units is as simple as watching a movie. Well, you’re required to do more than just watch the movie, but accumulating credits while being entertained isn’t too shabby either. A Social Science Perspective on Film, a series of one-unit, credit/no credit film classes, is now being held on Sunday evenings in Elkins Auditorium and Keck … [Read more...] about Pep has ‘hidden’ film class
Namaste: Reviving old college enthusiasm
Julieanne Leupold Traditionally, Homecoming is associated with a rival football game, some brightly decorated floats and a decked-out court of kings and queens. Alumni plan vacations around the game and festivities to return to their alma mater for a revival of the old college pride. Pepperdine is not a traditional school. We have no football team — no grand parade with the … [Read more...] about Namaste: Reviving old college enthusiasm
Face in the Crowd
By Sarah Pye Assistant Lifestyles Editor Junior Jennifer Williamson may be an employee of the Pepperdine mailroom, but she swears she’s not going to go “postal” any time soon. Williamson has worked for Pepperdine mail services for 2 1/2 years, and said she loves it — along with many other aspects of this university. This Fresno native is happy to be living here in Malibu, so … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd
In a galaxy far, far away
By Janea Brown Lifestyles Editor Go outside, look up and find the brightest star. That star is over four light years away, and it’s the closest star to the earth. That means the light shining from the star is over four years old by the time it is visible to any stargazer. The mysteries of the sky have intrigued humans for centuries, making stargazing a natural … [Read more...] about In a galaxy far, far away