CLARISSA JONESStaff Writer Christobal Mateo, who has come to the Malibu Labor Exchange looking for work, would like to be a construction worker with a full time permanent position. However, his search is hindered by his inability to speak English. That’s where Pepperdine students come in as they teach English to day labors to help them find employment. At the Malibu Labor … [Read more...] about Students educate day laborers
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Applications are reviewed to ensure correct SAT scores
ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor In October, about 495,000 high school seniors completed the SAT test in preparation of their applications and decisions about their future college careers. However, last week 4,000 of those students found their scores, which is a deciding factor on the school they are accepted to, reported their scores as lower than they actually achieved, some … [Read more...] about Applications are reviewed to ensure correct SAT scores
Frosh boost film
JEN ISO & AUDREY REEDStaff Writer & Editor in Chief Pepperdine announced that along with the city of Malibu it will be the host of the Malibu Celebration of Film festival that will take place in October 2006. The festival will feature films that have gained notoriety at other film festivals like Cannes and Sundance. “Bringing award winners from the world’s festivals … [Read more...] about Frosh boost film
Malibu Pier buildings remain empty; visitors still enjoy pier fishing
MEGAN WESTERVELTStaff Writer In a world of change, one thing remains constant in the infamous Southern Californian city of Malibu: the Malibu Pier. While the pier has withstood El Nino storms and massive reconstruction, it sill hasn’t overcome one problem: bringing in business. Malibu residents have been repeatedly promised that businesses will open on the pier. Bill Robinson, … [Read more...] about Malibu Pier buildings remain empty; visitors still enjoy pier fishing
Stream Team cleans Malibu Creek Park
SABRINA JONESStaff Writer If someone is bundled up in front of the Special Programs building at 8:30 a.m. on a blustery Saturday, it must be for a specific cause. On the morning of Jan. 28, that specific cause was the betterment of Malibu Creek Park. Heal the Bay, a water-surveying and ecological monitoring program, called upon their “Stream Team” to remove a member of the … [Read more...] about Stream Team cleans Malibu Creek Park