Christyn GarrettStaff Writer OK, so I don’t personally have a problem getting naked. While I’m not the most confident girl that ever walked the planted, Lord knows I find adventure in the thrill of being in my most natural state… the nude! But I only fully discovered this truth a few weeks ago when I was approached to be the topic of an art project. My partner in crime who is … [Read more...] about What makes a woman beautiful?
Battle of the bugs
Shannon Kelly Staff Writer The new VW Beetle It’s the Battle of the Bugs. And at Pepperdine University the old and the new meet face to face. Will the old survive in the modern world of cars? Can the new ever live up to the legacy of classic VW Beetles? There is only one way know. Find the Bugs and the people who drive them. On July 30, 2003 the last original Volkswagen Beetle … [Read more...] about Battle of the bugs
La Jolla Canyon offers double-dose of waterfalls and trails
Katie ClaryLiving Editor Despite my best efforts to avoid hiking in the rain, the most recent continuation of the Malibu monsoons foiled that plan. But surprisingly, even for this Seattle native, my hiking experience at La Jolla Canyon was enhanced by the misty clouds, and I happily tackled the Ray Miller Trail. Although I opted for a much abbreviated version due to the … [Read more...] about La Jolla Canyon offers double-dose of waterfalls and trails
Face in the crowd: Jesus Castro
Lindsay TuggleStaff Writer Jesus Castro You can’t spend half an hour in public with freshman Jesus Castro without someone coming up and greeting him with “Hey, Big Poppa!” A frequent participant at the Pepperdine Volunteer Center, Castro has helped out with Special Olympics, missions and blood drives, on top of working for Jumpstart, a program that allows students to mentor and … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd: Jesus Castro
How to pay attention in class (or at least appear to!)
Sarah PyeAssociate Editor At one point or another, it happens to all of us: Luck runs out, and we’re saddled with the dreaded schedule that includes a 6 to 10 p.m. class. Despite our whining, despite our protests, despite our changing of majors to avoid it, the treacherous four-hour class catches up with us all. And once saddled with this beast, it’s best to quit complaining … [Read more...] about How to pay attention in class (or at least appear to!)