Photo courtesy Jonathon Freidman ROBIN NASBYLiving Assistant Can an animal rescue group reshape the lives of at-risk teens? K9 Connection, based in Santa Monica, is a non-profit organization that teaches troubled youth about responsibility, goal setting and discipline, through a four-week dog training and in-classroom program. “People think we’re just an animal rescue group, … [Read more...] about Canine rescue also lends solace to troubled youth
Despite ban, styrofoam reappears on campus
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant News Editor Despite being banned by the city of Malibu and criticized by environmentalists, cups made of polystyrene, more commonly known as the trademark Styrofoam, have reappeared at Pepperdine after a two-year hiatus. Polystyrene cups first showed up in the spring when Freshens opened in the Sandbar and began using them for their frozen treats and … [Read more...] about Despite ban, styrofoam reappears on campus
Polo swims away with a perfect weekend
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Waves are on a roll. After going 3-1 at the season-opening tournament in San Diego last week, the Pepperdine water polo team went 5-0 at this weekend’s Inland Empire Classic to improve to 8-1 for the season. Last week, then No.-6 Pepperdine experienced its first loss of the season against then No.-7 UC Santa Barbara in San Diego. Six days later, … [Read more...] about Polo swims away with a perfect weekend
Love your neighbor, even if he’s homeless
AMY LARSONStaff Writer I was born and raised in Iowa. I love that state. The people are friendly, the culture is rich and the Hawkeyes (University of Iowa) are not half bad (most of the time). However, being from Middle America also created many difficulties in transitioning to Malibu. For instance, on one of my first days on campus, three years ago, I saw a student walking … [Read more...] about Love your neighbor, even if he’s homeless
Ring in year with 2007 Yukon
Scott ReynoldsStaff Writer “Jumbo shrimp,” “pretty ugly,” and “military intelligence,” are all famous oxymorons. But is the world ready for the most shockingly conflicting one yet? How about “environmentally-friendly SUV?” It’s true — GMC has a ute that does not help kill the rainforest, all of the time at least. A longtime staple in the GMC lineup, the 2007 Yukon offers … [Read more...] about Ring in year with 2007 Yukon