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
How to live your day to the max
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant As students begin to get back into the groove of school after a luscious three weeks of doing absolutely nothing, some changes are bound to emerge: new classes, new teachers, even new styles for some who have returned to Pepperdine with hopes of creating a “new image.” However, classes are bound to get stressful, teachers are certain to create a … [Read more...] about How to live your day to the max
Waves fall to USD and USF
David NakagamiSports Assistant It is easy to look at the record for Pepperdine’s men’s basketball team (4-15) and jump to conclusions. The team is too small with just eight players. There’s no one rebounding. They’ve lost two standout sophomores. It’s the coach’s first year. Head Coach Vance Walberg said he wants nothing to do with these excuses. Many coaches would see a team … [Read more...] about Waves fall to USD and USF
Kudos to Kennedy, oversight legislation
Scott MillerNews Assistant In a recent speech, President Bush proposed sending an additional 21,500 soldiers to Iraq, a tactic referred to as a “surge.” Luckily for the interests of the military, and the American and Iraqi people, both parties in the newly Democratic-controlled Congress are opposing the President’s myopic plan. This kind of bi-partisan oversight is exactly what … [Read more...] about Kudos to Kennedy, oversight legislation