ANNA WEBBERStaff Writer The Black Student Union is hosting a free talent show from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Elkins Auditorium on Saturday. The theme is Showtime At The Apollo, reminiscent of the musical variety series that began in 1987, taped live at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.Y. “The show was known to being incredibly hostile to performers,” said BSU President … [Read more...] about Amateur show imitates Apollo format and culture
L.A. protests likely rigged
BRIAN CHATWIN Staff Writer One immigration law theory would have a worker entering the country illegally but never becoming a ward of the state. That worker should not be allowed the same quality of health care that legal citizens are offered, and his children shall not be educated. Their rights shall not be respected. It is a matter of survival and those who happen to survive … [Read more...] about L.A. protests likely rigged
Pepperdine soars to 24th victory
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s tennis team stretched their record to 24-1 on the season after defeating Harvard University, Santa Clara University and University of Hawaii in Malibu over the past week. Against Harvard on Saturday, the Waves started quickly, winning the doubles point and running away with three singles matches to secure the victory before Harvard … [Read more...] about Pepperdine soars to 24th victory
Balance talk radio with other messages
CHRIS SEGALNews Editor Forget the heavy-metal music on KWVS or the static FM stations that are almost impossible to get in Malibu. Flip over to AM and listen to some talk radio the next time your iPod dies or your compact disc skips. Talk radio has to be one of the most partisan mediums available outside of blogs, so make sure that you tune into the correct radio station. … [Read more...] about Balance talk radio with other messages
Front-line reporters need better training
JIM COHEN Staff Writer Last week marked another chapter of the trials and tribulations of the World Trade Center rebuilding effort that has failed produce one post of a new building four-and-a half years after the terrorist attacks of Sep. 11, 2001. As clean-up crews inspect buildings of the surrounding area, human remains continue to be found in and around the former Duetsche … [Read more...] about Front-line reporters need better training