KERIANNE BOONEStaff Writer Nearly 800 incoming freshmen spent their last day of New Student Orientation (NSO) at Zuma Beach on Aug. 26. Pepperdine had arranged a picnic lunch and surfing lessons provided by Malibu Makos Surf Club for the new students. The freshmen arrived via shuttles and shuffled out onto the beach. Once settled, the surf instructors asked for those who wanted … [Read more...] about Hit those waves before it’s too late
Face in the crowd
KIERA SCHOLTENLiving Assistant Pepperdine students have a unique talent set. From athletic ability to oration skills, there’s probably a rising star in one form or another sitting in that desk nearby. But not many can say they spent their summer recording an actual album. Junior Jack Thomason, lead singer of “June’s Descent,” produced his band’s debut album, “Page 1,” this … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd
Being female is no excuse, females
CASSIA HAMILTONStaff Writer Girls. Women. Ladies. My sisters: I’m talking to you. (Although boys, if you continue to read, might surprise yourself and learn something as well.) As you know, we as a gender do pretty well for ourselves. We’re emotionally available, we have an uncanny intuition, we tend to have true, caring friendships and we can spell Manolo Blahnik’s last name. … [Read more...] about Being female is no excuse, females
Back to the ‘Bu
Kiera ScholtenLiving Assistant Imagine cruising down the 10 freeway with windows down, sunglasses on and “California” by Phantom Planet blaring from the car stereo. A moment of darkness, and then, PCH! The sunshine warms the entire being. A glimpse of the bright, sparkling blue of the Pacific sends tingly feelings all over. Destination Malibu is here. The big return to Malibu … [Read more...] about Back to the ‘Bu
Handling the Competition
Kelsey MaysLiving Editor Oscillating air vents. That was the claim to fame for Mazda’s 626 family sedan, a midsize venture intended to compete with the benchmark Accord and Camry. Press a button mid-dash, and the vents did a nifty move back and forth like an upright living-room fan. Very little else – certainly not the anonymous styling or anemic 2.5-liter V-6 – sold the car. … [Read more...] about Handling the Competition
