ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant Paganini played it, Joshua Bell mastered it and freshman Alyson Austin is charming Pepperdine with it. What this instrument that perfectly fits under the chins of talented individuals? The violin. Commonly referred to as one of the most difficult instruments to pick up, the violin still has not stumped Austin. She has made her way into … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Alyson Austin
City Council candidate Jefferson ‘Zuma Jay’ Wagner
CURRY CHANDLER & JANE LEEStaff Writers Jefferson Wagner has worn many hats and played a range of roles during his three decades in the beach community, but that of surfer may fit him most comfortably. The 55 year-old owner of Zuma Jay’s surf shop is hoping to expand his colorful roster of titles to include Malibu City Council member. “I’ve been a member of Malibu since … [Read more...] about City Council candidate Jefferson ‘Zuma Jay’ Wagner
McCain mirrors president
LINDSEY BOERMAStaff Writer The start of baseball season triggers a slew of aesthetic sensations — children clad in festive team memorabilia, hot dogs roasting in their respective rotisseries and the dirt on the field perfectly conditioned for the prospect of a new year. Now, add President Bush getting booed by thousands of fans, and you’ve got an exact picture of the baseball … [Read more...] about McCain mirrors president
‘Nipplegate’ highlights overbearing TSA
STEPHANIE TANIZARAssistant Perspectives Editor On February 24, Mandi Hamlin from Texas was stopped when she tried to board her flight from Lubbock to Dallas. Though she had passed through the larger metal detector without problem, the handheld scanner held by a female Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent beeped as it passed over Hamlin’s chest area. TSA employees … [Read more...] about ‘Nipplegate’ highlights overbearing TSA
‘Serve’ing myself in Ecuador
STEPHEN ROESLERStaff Writer “Wait a minute, we haven’t heard from you, Amory,” said our scrawny gringo guide with dark scruff on his white cheeks. “Mad, sad, frustrated – how do you feel?” Sitting, hunched over with his elbows on his knees and his blonde locks covering his disappointed eyes, he began to utter, “I am disappointed, but these things happen. It’s a bummer.” … [Read more...] about ‘Serve’ing myself in Ecuador