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
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
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
Meet the faculty: Dr. Paul Begin
Alexa ValadezStaff Writer Spanish 151 and 152, 251 and 252. Advanced Grammar and Basic Translation. Literature of Spanish-America. Spanish cinema: Buñuel to Bardem? The Spring 2007 schedule of classes offers students an interesting new Spanish course. The class, taught by Dr. Paul Begin, focuses on the roots of Spanish cinema, starting with surrealism and culminating with … [Read more...] about Meet the faculty: Dr. Paul Begin
Alum board reform to help grads in life
RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer When Pepperdine administrators learned from a recent survey that their alumni council was not up to par, school officials and faculty decided to revamp the organization. After a formal self-review process that lasted about six months, it was found that the Alumni Board was not in an appropriate position to react to the pressing needs of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Alum board reform to help grads in life