By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor Two days before West Coast Conference championships and the fastest Pepperdine cross country team in more than a decade is ready as ever. A majority of top runners beat their personal records in the Titan Cross County Invitational run at Carbon Canyon Park in Brea, Calif., last Friday and intend to peak for their most important race of … [Read more...] about Conference looms over the horizon
Fire hazard: So much to plug in, so little power
By Virginia Thomas News Assistant The black cords slither over his desktop, zapping life to his many electronic devices. One power strip steals life from another power strip, which is fed by a third power strip, in a tangled knot he affectionately refers to as “Medusa.” Whether he knows it or not, this anonymous freshman Dorm 7 resident is committing the same violation of the … [Read more...] about Fire hazard: So much to plug in, so little power
The ramifications of democracy and choice
By Cynthia Guerrero & Anjuli Fielder Contributing Writers The recent recall election has been overly debated and discussed to the point where some might ask if the only object in need of being recalled is the recall measure itself. When the idea of recall was proposed in 1911, the circumstances surrounding the inclusion of this mechanism led to a real concern regarding … [Read more...] about The ramifications of democracy and choice
Fire’s ash, smoke get athletes all choked up
By Hailey Amato Staff Writer As the fires raged in local communities, the sky in Malibu has been filled with dark smoke. This week, Pepperdine sports teams have had to find ways to adjust. Many programs have been affected negatively by the ash-filled air. Practices have been cancelled and athletes have been left wondering when they will get to play again. “It’s ridiculous,” … [Read more...] about Fire’s ash, smoke get athletes all choked up
Grocery lock-out finishes third week
The number of customers shopping at local supermarkets has increases as students, in particular, cross picket lines. By Kimiko L. Martinez Editor in Chief A picketer outside the Calabasas Albertson’s smiles a greeting as a customer approaches the entrance. “How are you doing?” she nods. The man shuffles past, pushing his cart while staring at the ground. A pair of women … [Read more...] about Grocery lock-out finishes third week