ASHTON ELLISContributing Writer In a generation of giants, Benjamin Franklin towered over the American landscape like few politicians have since. The holder of an honorary doctorate from Oxford could claim many titles: scientist, college president, founder of the first public library and volunteer fire department. It was his work as a statesman though, that solidified his place … [Read more...] about Remember America’s leaders
Lobbying for community
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant Living Editor Pauley Paradise, Saved By DeBell, White Lilies, Pengilly Penguins, Phillips Flotilla – butcher paper, tape and puff paint can stretch far in a freshman hall. With limited media and a shoestring budget, resident advisors transformed bare lobbies into elaborate lands in hopes of drawing residents together. Ideas for hall themes emerged … [Read more...] about Lobbying for community
Ladies take down Cal Poly
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Backed by a sweep of the three doubles matches and victories in five of the six singles matches, the No.-28 Pepperdine women’s tennis team (1-0) kicked off its season with a 6-1 victory over visiting Cal Poly (0-1) on Sunday at Malibu’s Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. “Our team was pretty solid during the game,” sophomore Bianca Dulgheru said. “It … [Read more...] about Ladies take down Cal Poly
City to select new council members
HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant With the New Year come major developments in Malibu politics and new candidates in the city council election to be held April 11. Election sign ups ended Friday and according to the City Clerk’s Office candidates include Ed Gillespie, Ryan Embree, John Mazza and another individual awaiting verification. Andy Stern and Sharon Barovsky are also both … [Read more...] about City to select new council members
Students fall victim to unfair rise in loan rates
JIM COHENStaff Writer Over the winter break, college students across the United States received a lump of coal in their stockings as the U.S. Congress voted to increase the rate that interest is charged to student loan programs. In an attempt to reverse more than four years of irresponsible spending, the Republican party’s coiffeurs have decided to cut spending across many … [Read more...] about Students fall victim to unfair rise in loan rates