GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer The Black Plague, mad cow disease and now the bird flu. What do all these have in common? Animals. Proof that humans prevail. No, but it is true that all the epidemics have been spread through seemingly unfavorable animals. Who really likes birds anyways? I’ve been hearing a little more than I’d like to about the Avian Influenza Type A than I’d like. … [Read more...] about U.S. ducks the bird flu
Ladies should be weary of mechanics
CASSIA HAMILTONStaff Writer All right ladies, it’s time to tackle the big problem. How in the world are we supposed to know if we’re getting overcharged on car repairs? There could be a couple of hundred dollars difference between a fair price quote and some serious she’ll-have-no-idea-how-much-we’re-ripping-her-off-because-she’s-a-woman price gouging. Stories like this happen … [Read more...] about Ladies should be weary of mechanics
Swim team wins first meet
JENNA SHAYStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team dominated its meet Saturday in the Malibu Invitational at the Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves featured the top competitors in the team’s fall debut. Leading the Waves in the distance meet was sophomore Katharine Skora, who placed first overall in the 500 free with a time of 5:19.95, fourth overall … [Read more...] about Swim team wins first meet
Gose pioneers film studies at Pep
ELISE ACKERStaff Writer Considering his time spent as a visiting faculty member in Heidelberg and London, his development of the Great Books Colloquium and his six years as Social Science Division chair, Dr. Michael Gose has become a campus staple since he began teaching at Pepperdine in 1980. But to focus on only these aspects of Gose’s career is to overlook his contributions … [Read more...] about Gose pioneers film studies at Pep
Apple loses freshness
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer There is a lot of buzz surrounding the release of Fiona Apple’s first album in six years. These songs were first recorded several years ago as produced by Jon Brion (“Punch-Drunk Love” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” soundtracks) and then shelved by the label. When fans orchestrated a “Free Fiona” campaign in favor of the album’s release, … [Read more...] about Apple loses freshness