MEREDITH RODRIGUEZNews Assistant Students and faculty, appalled at the prospect of losing “a rare cultural treasure,” fought against Chado’s planned reduction and successfully convinced Seaver Dean David Baird to overturn months of decision-making last week. Chado, an ISAC tea course, was to be cut after this semester. It was one of the 32 programs targeted for reduction in … [Read more...] about Tea course survives ax for one more year
Alum publishes palm tree photo book
Amy LarsonStaff Writer Actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry and R&B queen Brandy aren’t the only well-known individuals who have attended Pepperdine. Add David Leaser to the list of up-and-comers who attended Seaver College. Leaser, a 1986 Pepperdine graduate, came to Malibu from Pennsylvania and has been living in Southern California ever since. While a student at Pepperdine, … [Read more...] about Alum publishes palm tree photo book
Malibu playhouse becomes celebrity hangout
Abby HassellStaff Writer A small group of local actors share their love of the theater by performing with the Malibu Stage Company. The non-profit company performs out of a small playhouse off Pacific Coast Highway. The company began 12 years ago and in its current home on PCH for the past five years. Before getting its own playhouse the company performed in a variety of … [Read more...] about Malibu playhouse becomes celebrity hangout
Some celebs are worth spotting
Evelyn BargeA&E Editor Saturday night, I had a dream that I met John Travolta while browsing the shelves of the public library in Santa Barbara. To be honest, the whole dream experience was a lot more exciting than I thought it would be. Travolta, while undeniably a major superstar, is not on my list of celebrities I’d be star-struck over seeing. I tend to be very selective … [Read more...] about Some celebs are worth spotting
Killswitch album packs a heavy punch
Tony CarnelliStaff Writer While music is going to hell due to the rise of so-called “pop stars” who are cloned to meet the expectations of corporate music industry owners, it is genuinely awesome to see a band with some guts start a movement that will influence many heavy-metal bands to come. Less then a year ago, Killswitch Engage released their third full-length album, “The … [Read more...] about Killswitch album packs a heavy punch