Perspectives

 From Pepperdine's campus head out on Pacific Coast Highway until you reach Topanga Canyon. Make a left and cruise down the winding road until you reach Old Topanga a quirky little town nestled squarely in the middle of the canyon. After you pass the Bhutan shop you'll see on your right an old house with secondhand clothing racks out front and the words "Hidden Treasures" … [Read more...] about Joyology: A study of life

This is the GreenTeam's first year of operation as an official Pepperdine Club and if you haven't encountered any members already the enthusiastic (perhaps a little zany?) group is set for a productive year ahead. For the sake of form and public interest a bit of history to start:The GreenTeam's background begins in fall 2008 with the arrival of a spritely yet ferociously … [Read more...] about GreenTeam flourishes on campus

Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor Days of high-stakes political chicken culminated Friday as presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama stepped onto the stage together. After skirmishing about whether there should even be a debate, given the financial crisis, the two potential leaders of the free world took to their podiums for a full-on battle to settle who … [Read more...] about Debate fails to meet potential

Jessica HammonsStaff Writer As of last Tuesday, seven states and four Canadian provinces got a bit greener.  In Feb. 2007, Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington, as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, formed the Western Climate Initiative — an organization focused on reducing regional greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Regional governments lead greenhouse effort

PAUL STANFORDStaff Writer One potential Malibu developer is learning the value of patience and realizing just how fragile Malibu is. A Chicago-based company, Malibu La Paz Ranch, LLC, submitted a proposal for the development of a shopping area in Malibu and has been waiting nearly nine years for an answer. The proposed development would be similar to the Cross Creek shopping … [Read more...] about La Paz merits study