KELLY VOYLESContributing Writer Living in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and being walking-distance away from the one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, the Pacific Ocean, it is not uncommon to observe wildlife on Pepperdine’s scenic campus. While there is an abundance of fringed-toed lizards and white-tailed deer at Pepperdine, there are unfortunately a … [Read more...] about Humans share responsibility to save animals
Surf report
GARRETT WAITSports Editor This week, forecast models are calling for average swells overall, with a decrease in swell energy for the weekend. Today's predicted swell should be knee-to-waist-high on south beaches as a small south-southeast swell pushes ashore. Tomorrow will see a diminished swell that should bring ankle-to-waist high waves and fair to good conditions. Saturday … [Read more...] about Surf report
Breathe in, breathe out, inhale a memory
AUDREY REED News Editor According to a deodorant commercial, “Scent is the strongest sense tied to memory.” If the slogan is true, when I leave Malibu in less than a year, I’ll have a potpourri of memories to look back upon. Malibu and Pepperdine can be smelly. In labs, when you have to identify what a chemical smells like, you waft, or wave the air directly over the … [Read more...] about Breathe in, breathe out, inhale a memory
Bike safety not a priority in Malibu
RACHEL JOHNSONPerspectives Assistant The Sept. 10 deaths of two cyclists have caused coalitions to urge city and state officials to address unsafe conditions on Pacific Coast Highway. Controversy is inherent because many fear that the accommodation of cyclists will attract more to the area, inevitably leading to further tragic accidents. Scott Bleifer, 41, of Santa Monica, and … [Read more...] about Bike safety not a priority in Malibu
The man in the wig comes clean
BEN YOUNGStaff Writer He’s seen at all the games wearing a funky blue and orange wig. Usually he’s shouting for the Pepperdine team that’s playing at that particular moment in time alongside several of his closest Riptide friends. But there’s more to senior Owen Ranger than cheering on Pepperdine athletics. The most recognizable Pepperdine fan is this week’s guest on “Ten … [Read more...] about The man in the wig comes clean