The second week of classes is already upon us, and that can only mean one thing: Summer is coming to a close. Summer is a time of relaxation and rejuvenation, a time to rest and prepare for a healthy school year. Luckily for students here in Malibu, summer often seems to extend into the back-to-school season. With friends, the beach and perfect weather, the continuation of … [Read more...] about Don’t stress, just relax
Perspectives
You better not chat, you better not lie …
Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before a crowd and delivered a speech that — to this day — defines American history. He preached a doctrine of love, equality and freedom. He condemned the discrimination that black Americans had to bear and the freedoms they were denied. Although many advances have been made to restore the freedoms of American minorities, I … [Read more...] about You better not chat, you better not lie …
Saudi Arabia signals policy shift
Art by Sacha Irick While students at Pepperdine are wont to complain about all the ways in which the so-called “Malibubble” cuts us off from the world and forces us to exist in a never-never land of deer and speed bumps, the real world continues ticking just beyond the hilltops, which I in good conscience cannot call mountains. What we call the Malibubble isn’t just a … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia signals policy shift
Stay vigilant to stay safe
The definition of “school” was “an institution for educating children.” Now, tragically, the definition of school cannot be fully accurate without the talk of school shootings. Since Columbine, statistics report a staggering 32 additional school shootings in the United States. Research explains that school-related shootings in every other country in the world combined … [Read more...] about Stay vigilant to stay safe
The lion fish are coming (to water near you)
Accidents happen — we all know that. This one, however, has scientists throughout the entire continent pulling out their hair. Most of you probably know of the lion fish. Whether you heard of it in science class or “New Girl,” you should know this species has become a really big deal lately (if you watch the show, I’m sure you remember the episode where Schmidt develops an … [Read more...] about The lion fish are coming (to water near you)