Do you ever realize that you have been unfortunately preoccupied worrying about something that in retrospect wasn’t quite as pressing a matter as other considerations? For instance, in the agony of a paper cut, would you really fail to notice that your hair was on fire? Probably not. However, while this manner of shortsightedness is rare individually, on a societal level, I get … [Read more...] about Racism surfaces in dangerous ways
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Women of Color fashion show displayed great fashion for a great cause
Pepperdine's Women of Color put on their second annual Women of Color Fashion show Saturday night in the Waves Cafe. The event began around 7:30 p.m. and was considered by most to be a huge success. Women of Color’s mission is to help guide young women of all colors discover their own identity in an ever-changing world under God by raising awareness of the many challenges … [Read more...] about Women of Color fashion show displayed great fashion for a great cause
Pacific Coast Highway: Malibu's Biggest Flaw
The 21-mile stretch of road known as Malibu that many call home is also considered one of the most dangerous highways in the country. But what makes this road so dangerous and what, if anything, can be done to fix it? Why PCH? While Malibu is only a city of about 13,000 residents, Pacific Coast Highway is the only means of travel from Malibu to Santa Monica. PCH is the main … [Read more...] about Pacific Coast Highway: Malibu's Biggest Flaw
Falkner retires after 39 years as art prof
What would the world be like without artistic expression? “Drab!” exclaimed Fine Arts professor of 39 years, Avery Falkner. “[Art] is a natural thing,” Falkner expressed. “In all cultures, you have people doing artistic things. In the most primitive and most sophisticated cultures, art is just a part of life.” Originally from West Texas, Falkner earned his bachelor’s degree … [Read more...] about Falkner retires after 39 years as art prof
A private affair: Star-studded Malibu struggles with celebrities’ privacy, paparazzi’s free press
The price tag on Malibu real estate is already pretty steep, but it often pales in comparison to the value of those residing within those hillside homes or beach front bungalows. Photographs alone of A-list celebrities around town are often sold from anywhere between $6,000 to $100,000 each, which has inevitably turned Malibu into a celebrity gossip hub teeming with … [Read more...] about A private affair: Star-studded Malibu struggles with celebrities’ privacy, paparazzi’s free press