Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor In 2006, Fullerton quartet Cold War Kids formed an unlikely mash-up that had the blogosphere buzzing thanks to the band’s initial demos that leaked online. Lead singer Nathan Willet’s out-of-the-ordinary tales, combined with the backing of old-school blues guitarist Jon Russell, made the group an unlikely success in its indie genre. The … [Read more...] about ‘Cold War’ is on again for new generation
Dr. Zalar resigns, reasons unknown
Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor “If you ever take one class at Pepperdine, make sure it’s Genocide with Zalar.” This was the advice junior Christian Flowers received from a recent Seaver graduate. But last week, Flowers said he was bewildered to learn about the abrupt resignation of history and humanities professor Dr. Jeffrey Zalar, who said he resigned for personal and … [Read more...] about Dr. Zalar resigns, reasons unknown
A new ‘don’ of orange and blue
Holly SinghStaff Writer College game-day at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville isn’t just a game — it is the hallmark of the college experience. Fall brings more than just clueless first-years, autumn leaves and the smell of new textbooks. It brings ESPN and college football. Allow me to describe an early Saturday morning in fall, when the Virginia Cavaliers start … [Read more...] about A new ‘don’ of orange and blue
Greasy food: good for the soul
Caitlin WhiteStaff Writer Although a certain health-crazed consciousness seems to have crept into the very corners of every pantry this side of Texas, a few beacons of wonderful, down-home, deep-fried food remain — even in Malibu. Students must band together and admit that being unhealthy is sometimes great — even if all of Malibu condemns it. Fight back against the … [Read more...] about Greasy food: good for the soul
Bellicose Babble: Obama serves up disaster
Pierce BrownStaff Writer If you ever plan on making more than $250,000 a year, owning a small business or being successful, start working on them back muscles if Obama is elected president. You could be doing a lot of heavy lifting. Our munificent government needs your money. But, don’t get all morose. Big Brother will manage it better and certainly put it to greater causes … [Read more...] about Bellicose Babble: Obama serves up disaster