LAURA JOHNSONStaff Writer A fountain can be heard in the distance and music off of the Malibu Shaman’s latest album is playing overhead. Suddenly, the phone rings, and the serene mood is abruptly interrupted. “Hello, Malibu Acupuncture and Herbs. How may I help you?” the receptionist says. With Chinese herbal vitamins lining the walls and two rooms to do the actual needle … [Read more...] about On Pins and Needles: Malibu’s Leading Acupuncture Authority
Waves fall short against Stanford
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Last week Head Coach Gualberto Escudero boldly announced that if his No.-8 women’s tennis team knocked off the No.-1 team in the country, he would get a tattoo on his arm. A few days before the much-anticipated match between Pepperdine and Stanford, Escudero began a search for tattoo parlors in Marina del Ray. He was even ready to go back to a … [Read more...] about Waves fall short against Stanford
Catholic students and faculty unite on campus
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZ & BRITTANY PICKENSAssistant Living Editor & Staff writer Senior Christi Alvarado, president of Seaver’s Catholic Student Association, sings in the choir at Our Lady of Malibu, the parish minutes from Pepperdine. “It’s been amazing getting involved,” Alvarado said. “It doesn’t matter what church. Getting involved brings you closer to community. It … [Read more...] about Catholic students and faculty unite on campus
Alum Morgan moves on to Yahoo! Sports
JEN ISOStaff Writer One of Pepperdine’s journalism graduates, Dave Morgan, has decided to leave his job at the Los Angeles Times to work as an executive editor at Yahoo! Sports. Morgan said that after 20 years of deputy sports editing with the Times, he was ready to move on. Although it was hard leaving his co-workers, with whom he had formed strong relationships, Morgan knew … [Read more...] about Alum Morgan moves on to Yahoo! Sports
Face in the Crowd: Nick Gallion
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Standing out in a university setting is not always easy. Sophomore Nicholas Gallion, however, has chosen to meet that challenge by learning to be content. He avoids getting caught up in too many new trends and fads in pop culture are constantly changing, and keeping up with the times can often be a challenge. With everyone trying to be unique (like … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Nick Gallion