EVELYN BARGEA&E Editor After much anticipation and a controversial switch from a small indie label to music giant Atlantic Records, Death Cab for Cutie released its sixth album, “Plans,” Tuesday, Aug. 30. Intensely loved by a tight fan base, Death Cab’s switch to the major record label left many of the band’s followers wondering if they would sell out their classic indie … [Read more...] about Death Cab ‘Plans’ musical assault
Pep earns mixed grades
ALICIA YOUNGStaff Writer In the newest round of college rankings, Pepperdine may be the most beautiful according to The Princeton Review, but Seaver College slipped to 55 in the overall college ranking category by U.S. News & World Report. The Princeton Review’s newest edition of “The Best 361 Colleges,” released Aug. 23, delivers no disappointments for Pepperdine. Having … [Read more...] about Pep earns mixed grades
Malibu and Colorado share common gun laws, not common recreational interests
Megan WesterveltNews Assistant Coming to California as a lifelong Colorado resident, I knew there would be dramatic differences in lifestyle and attitude in Malibu. What I didn’t count on, however, was the total absence of gun stores and almost no gun magazines in the grocery store or the local newsstand. My father taught me at age 11 to shoot a .22 rifle, and by my following … [Read more...] about Malibu and Colorado share common gun laws, not common recreational interests
Turnover the name of the game for women
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Turnover seems to be a theme for both cross country teams this season. The men lost nearly half the team from last year, and the women followed suit. But head coach Dick Kampmann said he thinks this women’s team can easily surpass the feats of the past season. One main difference this season is the addition of the new women’s track program, which will … [Read more...] about Turnover the name of the game for women
Lambert leaves his mark
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor Hundreds of freshmen gathered in the Waves Cafe for Care Group’s Wednesday night NSO worship service. They absorbed a capella worship led by undergraduate Campus Ministry interns, a warm welcome from Campus Minister Linda Truschke and an inspirational charge from graduate Campus Ministry intern, Ryan Bien. Nobody saw, however, a key … [Read more...] about Lambert leaves his mark