TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Hall of Fame sports broadcaster Vin Scully, known to many as the “Voice of the Dodgers,” will speak at the 2008 Seaver College commencement ceremony and be honored with the university’s Doctorate of Laws degree. This year marks Scully’s 59th consecutive as a broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, dating back to 1950, when the team played in … [Read more...] about Scully set as grad speaker
Obama a ray of hope in dark political times
LANDON PHILLIPS/Cartoonist STAFF EDITORIAL The 2008 presidential election has proved itself to be a race that will not be easily won. With the number of unclaimed delegates dwindling, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are dragging out the Democratic race and voters can expect the fate of the ticket to be in the hands of the superdelegates. The largest amount of delegates left … [Read more...] about Obama a ray of hope in dark political times
‘My Big Fat Greek’ moneymaker
LISA YAMADAStaff Writer Ten years ago, the thought of a stripper once named “Bonbon” gracing the stage of the world’s grandest award show, the Academy Awards, would have been met with high-nosed scoffs and impatient smirks. Today, that same stripper, who now goes by Diablo Cody, walks off that same stage, golden Oscar in hand. The recent success of Cody’s sleeper hit … [Read more...] about ‘My Big Fat Greek’ moneymaker
Film Festival returns to Malibu High
JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer The ninth annual Malibu International Film Festival returns to Malibu for a three-day celebration of films from around the world. The event runs Friday through Sunday. A total of 29 various films will be screened, including documentaries, feature films and short films. In a press release, festival creative director Frank Giarmona said, “Malibu Film … [Read more...] about Film Festival returns to Malibu High
Spring concert nixed
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer After much rumor and speculation, including an April Fools Day hoax, the fate of Pepperdine’s spring concert has been laid to rest. The Student Programming Board confirmed Wednesday there will be no concert, which usually is the main highlight of the school year and attracts the most amount of students. “It was not until last week that it became apparent … [Read more...] about Spring concert nixed