Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor POM Wonderful, the hip pomegranate juice company that markets – for $3.29 a bottle – a healthy boost of antioxidants in its signature, sleek, curvy container is in under fire for animal testing. Although POM should seek alternative methods, animal testing is acceptable if conducted ethically for a necessary purpose.But POM uses … [Read more...] about PETA’s case against POM not so “Wonderful”
Pep’s firemen bond over shifts
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor All firefighters may put fires out, but not all firefighters have a theme song. Justin Timberlake’s “My Love” keeps Pepperdine volunteer firefighter Amante Bartolome going, but that is not the only music that moves him. This 21-year-old said he likes to dance to most tunes. Of course, Bartolome knows more than a good song and dance … [Read more...] about Pep’s firemen bond over shifts
Volley season set in motion
John Tocci/Assistant Photo Editor Zach EnglundStaff Writer Their reputation precedes them. Expectations follow them. And if history is any indication, Wave fans can anticipate very good things from the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team this season. With a No. 5 national preseason rank, it’s clear that the country sees something in this team that suggests they will be in serious … [Read more...] about Volley season set in motion
Indie films show this weekend
Rachel JohnsonNews Assistant Student Programming Board is putting a new spin on their usual presentation of Thursday night movies by starting the semester off with an independent film festival. Beginning tonight and running through Saturday, four independent films will be shown in Elkins Auditorium in an attempt to reach a new group of students. “Thursday night movies are a … [Read more...] about Indie films show this weekend
Camping compromise a success for Malibu
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor In what is sure to be good news for outdoor enthusiasts, a landmark deal has been reached between the City of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to make Malibu more accessible to overnight camping and hiking.The plan would create overnight camping at Corral Canyon and in Charmlee Wilderness Park, which is located up Encinal … [Read more...] about Camping compromise a success for Malibu