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
Credential covers new subjects
JESSICA VAUGHNStaff Writer Education has changed. State secondary education requirements have been altered, and beginning in fall 2006, credentials from Pepperdine’s Humanities and Teacher Education department will change to reflect these new requirements. English/Journalism, English/Speech and English/ Theater secondary education credential programs will be eliminated, leaving … [Read more...] about Credential covers new subjects
Watchdog group offers download
CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor Remember the days of dial-up Internet connections and playing computer games with friends after school. The worst impact a computer could have on our lives as youngsters was when our oxen died trying to cross the river in the Oregon Trail. Computers and the Internet are now being used to evade government censorship. The group, Reporters Without … [Read more...] about Watchdog group offers download
Fall Choral Concert fills chapel with songs
ELISE ACKERStaff Writer People passing by Stauffer Chapel on Tuesday evening may mistake the sonorous echo of singing for a host of heavenly choirs, as the chapel will play host to the Pepperdine University Choirs’ Fall Choral Concert. The choirs will offer “a concert that the novice listener will really enjoy,” said Milt Pullen, choir director. The performance will consist … [Read more...] about Fall Choral Concert fills chapel with songs