MIKE MASTENContributing Writer Being an international relations major who is interested in the affairs and religion of North Africa, I knew that coming to Lyon, France, would be an excellent first step in my career path. I could not have been more correct. When I walk down the small cobblestone streets of Lyon, signs of the Muslim population are obvious: a kabaab joint here, a … [Read more...] about Learning French
Face in the crowd
CHRIS MAYERLiving Assistant The summer after freshman year, most students still have a bed at their parents’ house. The summer of sophomore year often leaves students in the guest room but nonetheless back at home in the same city they grew up in. But by junior and senior year, thoughts of going home are more often than not nightmares, leaving students in a cold sweat. Senior … [Read more...] about Face in the crowd
Hockey’s return brings Northeast to Malibu
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer While the ice doesn’t stay frozen too long here in “paradise,” the rinks have opened up for business after a year’s hiatus. That’s right. You may have not noticed due to the enveloping Pepperdine bubble, but after a bitter dispute between players and owners and a subsequent lockout, the NHL has returned to please the rink-rats among us. Guys, it’s … [Read more...] about Hockey’s return brings Northeast to Malibu
City residents boost troops
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Assistant Soldiers of the Kentucky 101st Airborne Division have found a helping hand and emotional support from the City of Malibu. The division’s Alpha Company, the 2nd Battalion of the 101st Airborne, was initially adopted by the city in 2002. Citizens are now being recruited to write letters to a soldier through a pen-pal program facilitated by nonprofit … [Read more...] about City residents boost troops
Political Science majors say too few courses
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor Many of Seaver’s 196 political science majors are angered at the dwindling number of upper-division political science courses offered next semester. Research opportunities are pulling professors out of the classroom, leaving upper and underclassmen struggling to fit into 11 upper-division classes spring semester. “They basically cut our … [Read more...] about Political Science majors say too few courses