JIM COHENStaff Writer Last week proved to be a very active time in the war against terrorism and the threats our country faces with targeted attacks against al-Qaeda members in Pakistan and a new audiotape released by Osama bin Laden. Hiding in a cave or hole, bin Laden warned Americans of future attacks as, “the operations are under preparation, and you will see them in your … [Read more...] about Terror tape brings attention to Bush spying
‘Movie god’ won’t miss Blockbuster
A.J. KABAGEStaff Writer While the closure of the Malibu Blockbuster Video on has frustrated and confused many on Pepperdine’s campus, there is one person who remains completely unbothered by this change. John Renteria, 42, has more than 1,100 movies in his collection, both DVDs and videocassettes. Renteria, who works as the coffee barista at the Sandbar, has been collecting … [Read more...] about ‘Movie god’ won’t miss Blockbuster
New convo series seeks to enrich lives
ALICIA YOUNGStaff Writer Pepperdine’s newest convocation series got its first start for the spring semester on Tuesday. Dr. Charlene Underhill Miller’s “Coping With My Parents 101: Survival Skills For College Students” presented guidelines for establishing healthier relationships between young adults and their parents. Both a member of the Graduate School of Education and … [Read more...] about New convo series seeks to enrich lives
Malibu market under review
HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant A Sunday afternoon stroll through aisles of fresh produce and colorful jewelry may seem harmless to some visitors, but many community members are beginning to re-examine the benefits and disadvantages of the summertime Malibu farmers’ market. Local business owners, farmers, politicians and some vendors are examining possible changes in the … [Read more...] about Malibu market under review
Partisanship: Ideology’s worst enemy
TROY SENIKStaff Writer Those who search for harbingers of what a new year brings in the events of its first few weeks may want to consider avoiding Washington, D.C. for most of 2006. The sight of confessed criminal and lobbyist (but, I repeat myself) Jack Abramoff leaving a Washington courtroom dressed like a distant Corleone cousin certainly doesn’t bode well for the 12 … [Read more...] about Partisanship: Ideology’s worst enemy