SARAH SCHREFF/Photo Editor CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor Authentic $25 Chuck Taylors, a bacon wrapped hot dog and faux Coach purses for less than it costs to fill up your gas tank are just part of what draws so many students to the junction of Santee Street and 12th Street in Downtown Los Angeles. The Santee Alley, a much talked about venue, is packed every weekend … [Read more...] about L.A. trend offered at a fashionable discount
Polygamy raises misconceptions
MATTHEW PICCOLOStaff Writer In St. George, Utah, a jury convicted polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs of two counts of being an accomplice to rape on Sept. 25. Jeffs had performed an unlawful marriage between two first cousins, a 14 year-old girl and a 19 year-old man, who were the parties in the rape. The Jeffs case reveals troubling aspects of polygamous communities that … [Read more...] about Polygamy raises misconceptions
A Wave of Student diversity
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor Each fall, the Admissions staff for Seaver College pores over thousands of applications from Pepperdine hopefuls. As they sift through essays, transcripts and letters of recommendation, they attempt to put together a class that will not only be academically strong, but also reflects diverse backgrounds and contributes to a rich educational … [Read more...] about A Wave of Student diversity
Students support team Florentina, heckle Romans in rainy weather
RYAN HAGEN & MELISSA GIAIMOOversease Columnists Calcio is the Italian word for “soccer,” but a better description might be Roman death match. “Take a hockey match and pit it against a lion tamer,” said male Resident Adviser Omid Heidari. Garbed in purple jerseys, Pepperdine students braved the rabble to support Fiorentina against the invading forces of Roma and quickly … [Read more...] about Students support team Florentina, heckle Romans in rainy weather
Malibu must re-evaluate septic system
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Malibu is notorious for more than its beauty. There is also a disgusting sewage smell that permeates the city. Students have noticed the unique odor on campus near Firestone Fieldhouse, in the dorms near Dewey and in the apartment complex along Pacific Coast Highway fondly nicknamed “the Stinkies.” The smell originates from Malibu’s … [Read more...] about Malibu must re-evaluate septic system