NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor Few movies have the ability to stun, shock and silence an audience with amazement and perfection. However, “The Bell Diver and the Butterfly” has accomplished just that. Based on the true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor in chief of French “Elle” in 1995, “Butterfly” is a heartbreaking story about exploring the imagination and its limitless … [Read more...] about A foreign wonder in ‘Butterfly’
Influenza epidemic spreading across Pep
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant A flu outbreak is spreading quickly throughout campus. On Monday, the Student Health Center sent an e-mail to all faculty and staff warning them to watch out for flu symptoms on campus and to keep contagious students out of class. An announcement was also posted on WaveNet. While there have been a large number of cases in the Pepperdine community … [Read more...] about Influenza epidemic spreading across Pep
ESPN analyst lands in Pep classroom
JANE LEEEditor In Chief Roger Cossack was never nervous sitting beside Greta Van Sustern as a CNN legal analyst and co-host of the award-winning show “Burden of Proof.” Nor does he remember nerves affecting his appearance before the United States Supreme Court. Cossack also put nerves aside to break the decision on CNN in the 2000 Bush v. Gore race from the steps of the … [Read more...] about ESPN analyst lands in Pep classroom
Soggy skies spoil spirits
LISA YAMADAStaff Writer During the past month, little Malibu has been pounded by a series of thunderstorms. Heavy rains have left students sopping wet. Howling winds have turned perfectly coifed dos into tangled bird nests. Frosty air has left everyone shivering in their UGG boots. As the largest rainfall event in the city since January 2005, the perpetual Malibu rain has … [Read more...] about Soggy skies spoil spirits
Photo courtesy SARA ASHMORE
Pep hosts character conference SHANNON URTNOWSKINews Editor Members of the Pepperdine community took time on the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. to reflect on values the influential man preached during his lifetime, such as the importance of character over skin color. They did this through a conference called “Character Perspectives: The Role of Character in our Society.” … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy SARA ASHMORE