After months of continuous work on Malibu Canyon Road construction is finally coming to a close. Feb. 1 marks the beginning of the "repaving-restriping and pavement markings" for the road. This project will last about two weeks until Feb. 18. A number of related projects have taken place since April 2010 including a water line segment for Las Virgenes Road by the Las Virgenes … [Read more...] about Malibu Canyon Road work nears completion
On this day in the year
661 Ali the last Rashidun caliph died and thus ended a dynasty. Half of North Africa and all of the Middle East were subject to the jet black flag of the Rashidun caliphate for nearly 30 years. This came crashing down when Ali a faithful and forthright guy was assassinated while praying at the mosque in Kufa Iraq. Sufi Muslims trace their mystical ascetism back to Ali and he … [Read more...] about On this day in the year
Sundance live in your dorm room
One of the world's premier film festivals kicked off in Utah Jan. 20. And this year the 27th Sundance Film Festival by now a staple of American cinema has completely flipped the entire system on its head. With the help of Brightcove the festival is now streaming all of their films online either live or via pay-per-view. Some may say the technology was a long time coming seeing … [Read more...] about Sundance live in your dorm room
SGA vote allots funds
Like the U.S. government Pepperdine's Student Government Association (SGA) is tasked with holding concern for public perception in every decision. At the Wednesday morning meeting several proposals were brought before SGA that tested the waters in terms of the organization's true purpose. Last week SGA passed a proposal that increased the student activity fee and reformed … [Read more...] about SGA vote allots funds
Student speaks out on China
While President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Washington last week Pepperdine senior David Marzban participated in a panel hosted by first lady Michelle Obama to advocate studying abroad in China. The event hosted by Howard University on Jan. 19 was held in support of President Obama's "100000 Strong" initiative. The initiative's mission is to … [Read more...] about Student speaks out on China