By Jennifer Chan and Maya MinwaryStaff Writers This past January Malibu called its first oil spill in three years. A mysterious oil slick occurred offshore from as far north to Ventura County, endangering marine wildlife and birds. Experts say the oil spill was caused by oil seepage as a result from the heavy rainstorms in the area, but the true cause still remains unknown. … [Read more...] about Oil Spills in Malibu?
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Vocal Students Shine in Local, National and International Venues
While recent alumnae Jessica Rivera and Jessica Tivens prepared and performed their roles in the New West Symphony’s recent production of Bizet’s Carmen, current members of Seaver College’s Flora Thornton Opera Program were earning awards and accolades for their work which they hope will soon place them on the path to professional opera success, like their Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Vocal Students Shine in Local, National and International Venues
Fire destroys Casa Escobar
James Riswick Staff Writer Pepperdine students are mourning the loss of a popular hang-out spot after an early afternoon fire at the Cross Creek shopping center on Sunday April 17. An electrical fire that began in the Bay City Beauty Supply spread quickly through the strip mall’s attic to neighboring Casa Escobar, causing heavy damage to the Mexican restaurant. Best known for … [Read more...] about Fire destroys Casa Escobar
Group grants victims solace
ERIKA TUNGLANDStaff Writer A homicide occurs every 22 minutes in the United States. Murder affects more than the victim. It causes grief and bitterness for those left behind. Murder occurs in the blink of an eye — a rare event for which no one can prepare. In the murder case of the 1980s actress Dominique Dunne, the flurry of emotion over her death was only the beginning of … [Read more...] about Group grants victims solace
Locks of Love to gather student-hair donations
KERIANNE BOONEStaff Writer Keira Knightley and Paris Hilton just cut their hair. Ashley Judd and Alyssa Milano are also going short. There’s gossip on the PepperVine about hair stylists giving away free haircuts next week, but it’s not just a matter of style. Monday, stylists from the Salon at Malibu Creek will be giving free haircuts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Amphitheater … [Read more...] about Locks of Love to gather student-hair donations