MARC CHOQUETTEONLINE CONTENT MANAGER Many Malibuites consider themselves lucky after the Malibu Canyon Fire, with longtime residents and local media saying that, despite some scattered damage, much of the town dodged a bullet. Aside from the Presbyterian Church and Malibu Glass and Mirror, little in the way of commercial structure damage could be seen around town, at least to … [Read more...] about Malibu Colony recovers
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‘Matriarch’ shares 70 years with Pep
GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer She’s known as the University’s matriarch, “[the] most gracious and encouraging hostess and friend-maker Pepperdine has ever had, ” as daughter Emily Lemley described her mother. From the day she accepted her diploma with George Pepperdine College’s first graduates, to her years as the University’s first lady, to today, Helen Young’s 70-year devotion … [Read more...] about ‘Matriarch’ shares 70 years with Pep
Noah’s battle: A community effort
JESSICA BIBERStaff Writer Students may not have realized it, but a recent blood drive at Pepperdine offered more than a chance to donate blood. For Pepperdine alumnus and adjunct law professor John Hurney, it offered his son the blood he needed to stay alive and well. John’s three-year-old son, Noah, has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and cancer of the central nervous system. … [Read more...] about Noah’s battle: A community effort
Tower remains dark; debate persists
KAITLIN FLYNNStaff Writer The 125-foot stucco-and-steel tower that stands on front of Pepperdine’s campus, the Phillips Theme Tower, has been the focus of a controversial issue since it was built in 1973. Three decades later, the University and Malibu communities still debate the reasons why the tower is not lit and whether it should be lit in the future. When the tower was … [Read more...] about Tower remains dark; debate persists
University dismisses basketball top scorer
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor A statement on the Waves athletics Web site announced men’s basketball team member, senior Kingsley Costain’s immediate dismissal from Pepperdine due to what is being called a “violation of university policy.” “It’s unfortunate to lose a player of Kingsley’s caliber so close to the start of the season,” Head Coach Vance Walberg said in a … [Read more...] about University dismisses basketball top scorer