KRISTA SPARKSStaff Writer As hesitant as I am to explain this statement and further perpetuate the stereotype resting on the beautiful part of the country I call home, I know you’re on the edge of your intellectual seat — so, I’ll humor you. You see, friends, the religious environment that informed the context of my upbringing, was one boasting very little (by which I mean … [Read more...] about Tolerance low among the faithful
Demand drives up rents
David HerreraStaff Writer As the national housing market continues to struggle, students are finding that the price to rent off-campus is still rising. In Malibu, students face increasing rent prices not because of foreclosures, but because the housing market in Malibu is still competitive, according to Mark Verge, founder and owner of WestsideRentals.com, an online … [Read more...] about Demand drives up rents
Senior stretches global legs
Zach EnglundSports Editor Upon first meeting senior James Ross, he might appear as just an ordinary student — a little eccentric, perhaps, but still your every day, unpretentious individual. One would never guess that a regular guy like Ross would be attempting the remarkable, the extraordinary, the unthinkable. On a whim, Ross and his father decided they would plan and train … [Read more...] about Senior stretches global legs
Student TV show is alright being ‘dumb’
JOHN VIGNOLOStaff Writer “The Randumb Show” is the longest running TV show in the history of Pepperdine, produced solely by students. Senior Zane Witzel, television production major, has been involved with “The Randumb Show” since his sophomore year. He has worked as a producer, host, writer, editor and everything in between. He currently leads “The Randumb Show.” According … [Read more...] about Student TV show is alright being ‘dumb’
Debate fails to meet potential
Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor Days of high-stakes political chicken culminated Friday as presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama stepped onto the stage together. After skirmishing about whether there should even be a debate, given the financial crisis, the two potential leaders of the free world took to their podiums for a full-on battle to settle who … [Read more...] about Debate fails to meet potential