David Herrera and Melissa GiaimoStaff Writer and Assistant News Editor The $700 billion bailout plan in Washington and the Stock Market’s nearly 800-point drop in the Dow Jones average Monday may seem far away from Malibu, but the country’s economic disaster is creating a sense of urgency on campus. Last night, the modified rescue bill passed the Senate 74-25 after previously … [Read more...] about Crisis has ‘our rapt attention’
La Paz merits study
PAUL STANFORDStaff Writer One potential Malibu developer is learning the value of patience and realizing just how fragile Malibu is. A Chicago-based company, Malibu La Paz Ranch, LLC, submitted a proposal for the development of a shopping area in Malibu and has been waiting nearly nine years for an answer. The proposed development would be similar to the Cross Creek shopping … [Read more...] about La Paz merits study
Dolls ‘dominate’ nothing new
DEREK SEDAMAssistant Online Editor Nicole Scherzinger was extremely close to pulling a Beyoncé and going solo in 2007. Luckily for her career’s sake, and for the sakes of the rest of her burlesque dance-group-turned-vocal-girl-group Pussycat Dolls, her solo stuff tanked. It’s only a great coincidence that the first single from “Doll Domination,” “When I Grow Up,” brought her … [Read more...] about Dolls ‘dominate’ nothing new
Waves salvage weekend split
Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor It was a roller coaster of a weekend for the Pepperdine women’s soccer team, as the Waves jumped all over Idaho State, 6-0, on Friday at home before suffering a 2-1 loss at UC Irvine on Sunday. The victory against Idaho marked Pepperdine’s highest scoring game since Sept. 5, 2003, when the Waves (4-5-2) defeated San Jose State, 7-0. Friday’s … [Read more...] about Waves salvage weekend split
Fire season sparks extra precaution
SHANNON URTNOWSKIEditor in Chief As temperatures and humidity continue to rise into October, one fact is clear — fire season is well underway. However, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Information Officer Sammy Padilla, the past 12 months have seen similar conditions. “Normally, our fire season is from September to January, but since the end of last year … [Read more...] about Fire season sparks extra precaution