JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer It’s 7 a.m. in Malibu. The sun’s gentle rays are beginning to sparkle on the waves softly rolling in on the golden sands of Surfrider. Suddenly the calm is broken with the pounding feet and crazy yells of dozens of orange-clad students rushing into the morning ocean ringing in a new year of Pepperdine Riptide with the ceremonial Riptide Rush. … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Raine Mitchell
How to get yourself out of a sticky situation
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant Sticky situations — we have all experienced them. They are constituted by doing or saying something that leaves mouths agape and heads shaking in dismay. In other words, they are awkward moments at their best. Fortunately, there are ways to finagle out of these unbearable situations and perhaps even save some face. So pay attention and do not do … [Read more...] about How to get yourself out of a sticky situation
Death penalty not an acceptable deterrent
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant Riverside County officials arrested Raymond Lee Oyler on Thursday, Nov. 2, in connection with the raging Esperanza fire, which claimed the lives of five firefighters. He is charged with multiple counts of arson, as well as several counts of first degree murder. This situation also lends itself to two “special circumstances” that have to do … [Read more...] about Death penalty not an acceptable deterrent
Ventura chase ends in Malibu stand-off, cops arrest suspect
RYAN HAGENNews Assistant A high-speed car chase ended in Malibu with an unidentified man seriously injuring himself before officers pried him out of his pickup. The chase began shortly before 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 2 when Ventura police attempted to stop a car for unsafely passing on the right and ended two hours later with the suspect in serious condition on Surfside … [Read more...] about Ventura chase ends in Malibu stand-off, cops arrest suspect
Walberg’s style leads way, men set to attack schedule
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer A 7-20 overall record, managing only one win out of 14 contests as the visiting team. A 3-11 in-conference record, with no wins (0-7) on the road against conference rivals. Outscored by a combined total of 138 points in the second half alone. Finished the season on an 8-game losing streak, and going 2-11 in their last 13 games. Beaten out by … [Read more...] about Walberg’s style leads way, men set to attack schedule