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
Perspectives
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
Top scores for Malibu schools, but not for state
Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Although Malibu public schools earned high marks in California’s annual school assessment, the California education system and API evaluation method is in disarray. Last Tuesday, March 27, California’s Department of Education released the revised 2006 Academic Performance Index (API) and state rankings. API measures academic … [Read more...] about Top scores for Malibu schools, but not for state
Adderall use is hidden danger on campus
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZStaff Writer It is dead week. There are two tests and three papers ahead and a semester’s worth of procrastinating behind. Voices charged with 10,000 gallons of pressure blast through the mind— parents, a competitive roommate, and worst of all your own voice— reminding that you have always been everything to everyone. There is no sense in stopping now. It is … [Read more...] about Adderall use is hidden danger on campus