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His Name is Phil Riola and He’s Busier Than You

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Photo by Monika Haskell Nothing about senior Phil Riola is average. Not only does Riola balance a full course load, he engages in a 40-hour workweek at a prestigious real estate agency in Beverly Hills, while also anchoring on “Good Morning Malibu,” Pepperdine’s weekly morning news show. Riola, 21, entered the workforce archiving videos and answering phones at age 10, … [Read more...] about His Name is Phil Riola and He’s Busier Than You

Moore Exhibit Hits Payson This Semester

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Photo by Allison Hubbard Exhibit featuring the life and work of famed “Indiana Jones” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” director Micky Moore takes residence in Payson library. Micky Moore built a legacy in Hollywood as a reliable and confident second unit director for films such as “Indiana Jones” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Archival pieces from his 84-year-long … [Read more...] about Moore Exhibit Hits Payson This Semester

Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains

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Photo by Shawn Jones Escondido Falls Although the entrance is adjacent to the Pacific Coast Highway, the trails at Escondido Falls are serene vacations from the motor-crowded coast. The hike begins on a paved road between beautiful Malibu estates. After a quarter mile, the real journey begins. A mile inward, a 50-foot waterfall releases a sulfuric perfume into the air. After … [Read more...] about Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains

Save Money By Buying Textbooks Online

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Photo by Sylvia Hartley Avoid hefty markups on textbooks through alternatives to the bookstore Buying textbooks doesn’t have to bust your pockets open or max out your credit card. Learn how to get what you need affordably. Amazon — Used books on Amazon can be vastly cheaper than their bookstore counterparts. Some run as low as $10, and digital rentals through the Kindle … [Read more...] about Save Money By Buying Textbooks Online