CASSANDRA TICERPerspectives Assistant In the recent weeks, parents from Malibu High School have been involved in a debate about the popular novel, “The Lovely Bones.” Their teens have been reading this novel in a school-wide reading project for grades 9 through 12. Several parents believe that it is not something that they want their children reading because the novel involves … [Read more...] about Controversial reading beneficial, not harmful
Caribbean memories bolster D.C. morale
CARISSA MARSHWashington, D.C. Columnist While the weather in D.C. has been unseasonably warm, my fellow interns and I savor each day of sunny skies, the likes of which bring back memories of shorts, tanks and Malibu. Confined to our black wool coats for these past few months, we eagerly awaited our upcoming escape from D.C. That’s why in the days leading up to Spring Break I … [Read more...] about Caribbean memories bolster D.C. morale
How to pull off a perfect prank
CARA VANMETER Living Editor Though the origins of April Fool’s Day are widely debated, no one will deny that April 1 has long signaled a day full of tomfoolery and practical jokes that blur the lines between friends and enemies for at least a few hours. This year, you can join in on the fun and merriment by following five steps to ensure that your pranks will not be the lamest … [Read more...] about How to pull off a perfect prank
Waves sweep away Wildcats
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Just days after picking up a big win over No.-4 Cal State Fullerton, the No.-19 Pepperdine baseball team (19-11) picked up its first sweep of the season, grabbing three wins over Northwestern this weekend at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The Waves then followed up the series with a 2-1 win over USC on Wednesday at the Trojans’ Dedeaux Field. The first … [Read more...] about Waves sweep away Wildcats
‘Next’ at the NCAAs
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Sometimes in this crazy world, logic has to take a back seat to free thought. Clearly, this year’s NCAA tournament is one of those times. It would have been logical for UConn to beat George Mason and for Villanova to knock down enough threes to thwart Florida, but nay. Instead, we have a two-seed, a three-seed, a four-seed and an 11-seed vying for the … [Read more...] about ‘Next’ at the NCAAs