By Jennifer GutierrezStaff Writer Sticking with the old Catholic Church tradition, the parish of Our Lady of Malibu began an elementary school in 1958, when Malibu was a far smaller city than it is now. "It was constructed in order to fulfill our responsibilities," explains Father Bill Kerze, the current pastor of the church, "God's children are the ones who are entrusted to … [Read more...] about Our Lady of Malibu Elementary School Continues History of Serving
The ABC’s of Student Teaching
By Aja HarrisStaff Writer 6:30 A.M.: Prepare for the day's lesson. 7:00 A.M.: Arrive at school and begin teaching. 12 P.M.: Meet with master teacher to evaluate the lecture. 3 P.M.: Hurry home to finish homework. 4 P.M. Attend actual college class. Imagine going to school to teach and learn at the same time. College students attend universities intent to solely focusing … [Read more...] about The ABC’s of Student Teaching
Christian Surfers Mix Sport and Prayer
By Drew ReppStaff Writer Surfing is possibly more synonymous with Malibu than anything else. With 27 miles of coastline, the breaks are endless, providing for a surfers paradise. Although born in Hawaii, surfing developed here during the '40s, '50s and early '60s. The consistent and smooth break produced what became the original perfect wave and Malibu quickly became a haven … [Read more...] about Christian Surfers Mix Sport and Prayer
Stanton Uses Life Experiences to Fight Abuse
By B.J. FlemingStaff Writer 1848: Elizabeth Cady Stanton stands before a small congregation at the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Seneca Falls, N.Y to deliver "The Declaration of Sentiments." In it, Stanton outlined eighteen "injuries and usurpations" (The same number as the Declaration of Independence) done unto women by men. She also added the reminder that, "all men and women … [Read more...] about Stanton Uses Life Experiences to Fight Abuse
Listen up fools, Go big or go home!
Ginna NguyenStaff Writer I mean, seriously, as Nelson Mandela said, “Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure about you.” I have encouraged you in this column to funk up your life via out-of-the-Pepperdine-box ways such as discovering the joy of nature by camping, the spirituality in … [Read more...] about Listen up fools, Go big or go home!
