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
Waves’ first trip on road unsuccessful
Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor The first road trip of the season proved fruitless for the Pepperdine women’s soccer team last weekend, as the Waves dropped a 3-1 contest at Wisconsin on Friday before battling to a scoreless tie versus Marquette on Sunday. Friday’s loss snapped a two-game win streak for Pepperdine, and the team’s record now stands at 3-4-2. The Badgers … [Read more...] about Waves’ first trip on road unsuccessful
Malibu goes ‘sideways’ for wine
Nikki KliestLife and Arts Assistant Editor Notorious for its lavish parties, decadent lifestyles and over-the-top accommodations, Malibu is often considered the epicenter of all that is excess. What many students may not know, is that the city is also rapidly expanding as a self-sufficient and abundant wine source. Over the past 20 years, vineyards in Malibu have been … [Read more...] about Malibu goes ‘sideways’ for wine
Oil bill lacks effort to solve gas crisis
Heather ManesStaff Writer Gas prices are all the rage these days — literally. Tempers are about as turbulent as the price per barrel, so any attempt at an answer to the gas crisis is readily seized, despite the quality of the solution. On Sept. 16, the United States House of Representatives passed a flawed and weak solution to lift the current ban on offshore drilling. It has … [Read more...] about Oil bill lacks effort to solve gas crisis