LISA CUMBIEArt Editor Large swells generated from the South Pacific created a wall of waves Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday for Southern California beaches. They fulfilled surfers’ dreams while haunting beachfront homeowner’s nightmares. One week ago, the National Weather Service issued a high-surf advisory alert for south-facing coastal waters, drawing the eye of surfers. … [Read more...] about Ocean swells, surfers rejoice
Mission: Possible
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff writer Success last year surely set the bar high for the start of the 2005-2006 men’s tennis season, which begins this weekend in Denver. Last year’s campaign brought a steady climb in the rankings and amazing upsets over teams that were expected to win easily over the Waves. Almost a year ago, the squad had a No.-27 ranking in the nation and had worked its … [Read more...] about Mission: Possible
City finds bird with West Nile
SARA ROSNER Staff Writer While most people view mosquitoes as a mild irritation, these insects may now be transmitting something more dangerous than an itchy sting. Evidence of the West Nile virus, which can be conveyed to humans through mosquito bites, was recently discovered in Malibu. According to city Mayor Andy Stern, a dead bird infected with the virus was found on … [Read more...] about City finds bird with West Nile
‘Good Apollo’ soars to new heights
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Oftentimes, when a band makes a major-label debut after two successful albums on smaller labels, the major-label product is watered down to gain more listeners and money. That’s not the case with Coheed and Cambria’s third album “Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV, Volume I: From Fear through the Eyes of Madness.” If anything, Coheed has become more … [Read more...] about ‘Good Apollo’ soars to new heights
The force restores artistic balance
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer My campaign for Supreme Court justice is off to a glorious start. Most folks I’ve pitched my campaign to have at least admitted that I look like a young Stephen Breyer. The only snag I’ve hit so far has been finding an application. They make it so hard. It’s almost like they don’t want people to run. I could go on, but Gabe Durham honors his commitments. … [Read more...] about The force restores artistic balance