SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor Malibu may be known for its sandy beaches and celebrity sightings, but many forget it is also a culture and arts Mecca. At least, that is what Malibu resident of 15 years Mary Devine Scott has been working to promote in the community. Scott is the owner of the Studio for Performing Arts Malibu and co-partner of the Malibu Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Meet a Malibuite: Local aims to spread art
School tax fight
DIANA JANNUZZIStaff Writer Recent inflammatory letters to the editor of Malibu newspapers have stirred up the controversy surrounding the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s $268 million bond measure that will go before voters in November. Several outspoken Malibu residents have rallied against Measure BB, which requires approval of 55 percent before any money is … [Read more...] about School tax fight
Taxes, spending top concerns on November’s ballot
Marc ChoquetteStaff Writer The ballot for the Nov. 7 election will throw a veritable laundry list of initiatives at California voters, mostly questioning voters willingness to let their government spend, spend and, well, spend. The 13 questions facing voters involve a multitude of issues, from fiscal responsibility, to vast amounts of borrowing and spending, to new taxes and … [Read more...] about Taxes, spending top concerns on November’s ballot
Pep follows fashion fads
LINDSEY BOERMALiving Assistant The glamorous stereotype of the Los Angles area is often associated with a keen sense of style and fashion. Legendary shopping locations such as Rodeo Drive make for an abundance of fashion opportunities that many serious shoppers spend their entire lives dreaming about. As residents of this area, Pepperdine students have the fashion world at … [Read more...] about Pep follows fashion fads
Meet the faculty: Bryan McGraw
Sara TruedsonStaff Writer Though religion is an integral part of Pepperdine’s community, can it play an active and friendly role in public life and politics? Professor Bryan McGraw explores and argues this question through his book, “Faith in Politics: the Place of Religion in Liberal Democratic Theory and Practice” in hopes that it will serve as a tool of persuasion that … [Read more...] about Meet the faculty: Bryan McGraw