Elizabeth Batanides is a happy successful freshman at Pepperdine with a special trait that sets her apart from the rest of the school: she is George Pepperdine's great granddaughter.Batanides captivates his spirit and wholeheartedly believes in his motto "Freely Ye Receive Freely Give." Elizabeth Pepperdine Batanides proudly upholds the family name. Her mother's father's father … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Pepperdine Batanides continues the family line
Mercury pollution strikes impoverished
A September 2009 Associated Press (AP) investigation showed that the federal government rarely assesses or attempts to rectify the problem of mercury pollution in California's major waterways caused by long-abandoned mercury mines.The mines have been around for more than a century ever since they were constructed en masse during the mercury mining era that saw California … [Read more...] about Mercury pollution strikes impoverished
Louvre French Riviera hide in plain sight beside Surfrider Beach
Driving from Pepperdine to Jack in the Box you'll pass it sitting silently on the side of the road. Getting on a tan on Surfrider Beach it would seem impossible to miss – but most do anyway. The amazingly beautiful and historically significant Adamson House sits nestled into the back of the Surfrider parking lot.The house once owned by Malibu royalty the Adamson family is … [Read more...] about Louvre French Riviera hide in plain sight beside Surfrider Beach
With eye on the future 'old man' leads Waves volleyball
Much of the nationally ranked Pepperdine volleyball team's success this year has fallen on the shoulders of J.D. Schleppenbach. The 6-foot-4-inch senior from Ventura has helped lead the Waves to the top.With an All American-type season Schleppenbach has finally overcome multiple injuries suffered throughout his career.During his senior year at Ventura High School … [Read more...] about With eye on the future 'old man' leads Waves volleyball
Veteran council member receives praise criticism as she leaves for 'novel' career
After a decade of service to Malibu on the City Council Sharon Barovsky's term expired this month leaving big shoes to fill for a newly elected member. Barovsky has been a long-time influential member of the Malibu community and can be seen as a historic figure in the city's history. However not unlike all historic figures her decisions have been surrounded by both praise and … [Read more...] about Veteran council member receives praise criticism as she leaves for 'novel' career