RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor This summer, I landed the dream internship for a journalism student: I wrote entertainment news briefs, interviewed celebrities, attended a press junket and a movie premiere, all while living at the amazing Pepperdine’s house in London. The part that wasn’t so dreamy was that the internship was unpaid. Not only did I not have a … [Read more...] about College supported internships pay off
Perspectives
Malibu too expensive for some residents
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager The subject of a survey by a firm hired by the City of Malibu was to gauge residents’ opinions on local businesses and ask which kinds of services are needed in the town. Applied Development Economics Inc. designed the survey with the help of a committee of local residents, which was mailed out earlier this summer to 8,900 Malibu households. … [Read more...] about Malibu too expensive for some residents
Politicians’ private lives reflect public integrity
MATTHEW C. PICCOLOStaff Writer This summer, while Pepperdine students were enjoying work, recreation and travel, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was involved in some extra-curricular activities of his own. Although married, he admitted to an affair with Telemundo52 news anchor Mirthala Salinsas. If the mayor’s shameless cheating and lack of commitment does not trouble … [Read more...] about Politicians’ private lives reflect public integrity
Friendly tips ease frosh fears
LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor STAFF EDITORIAL Congratulations, new students. You have officially entered entered the wacky, yet wonderful world of Malibu. The superb beaches that have you breathless, celebrity sightings and the trendy shopping boutiques are not the only highlights this infamous surft town has to offer —although, it is fun to tell friends and strangers … [Read more...] about Friendly tips ease frosh fears
ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Editor
Driven to distraction: cell phones kill thousands ALEXIS SEBRINGPerspectives Assistant A cell phone in one hand, a steering wheel in the other, add that to the risk of driving down Pacific Coast Highway or Malibu Canyon Road and distraction can quickly turn into danger. Teens claim text messaging is their top distraction while driving in a 2006 study conducted by Liberty … [Read more...] about ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Editor