Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Slow-growth advocates continue to hurt the small-town feel of Malibu by thwarting plans for a dinner boat aimed at revitalizing the Malibu Pier and community life. Opponents of the plan, including Wagner’s investment partner in the pier Alexander Left, contend the boat is too large.Supporters hope the dinner boat will revitalize the … [Read more...] about Dinner cruise aims to boost Malibu Pier and community life
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Political flip-flopping is the sign of effective leader, keen thinker
Matthew PiccoloStaff Writer In the past few years, flip-flops have been a common topic of discussion. No, not the kind you wear to Zuma Beach, but the political variety. Both sides of the aisle have pointed fingers at each other with accusations of flip-flopping on key issues. Most notably, in the 2004 presidential elections, critics lambasted Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., for … [Read more...] about Political flip-flopping is the sign of effective leader, keen thinker
After fall from grace, Spears needs some space
Sara TruedsonStaff Writer The Malibu celebrity of the past few years, Britney Spears, has gone through some much-publicized turmoil lately, from her marriage and divorce from dancer and rapper, Kevin Federline, to the birth of her children, to shaving her head and checking herself in and out of rehab on a whim. While only Spears knows for certain why she has made her most … [Read more...] about After fall from grace, Spears needs some space
Admin shuns GLEE, alienates club
Staff Editorial Pepperdine prides itself on its campus diversity, supporting students from varied ethnic and economic backgrounds. The university, though it is affiliated with the Church of Christ, has welcomed students from varying religious and political backgrounds to campus, presumably to enrich campus life with fresh opinions and ideas. But in at least one arena, … [Read more...] about Admin shuns GLEE, alienates club
Volleyball is the new basketball
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor Despite the overall success of our athletics program, Pepperdine has always been known for the one sport that puts small schools like ours on the map: Basketball. Circumstances have changed, however, over the past few years. Our struggling basketballers are in a period of transition, leaving an athletic void to be filled. What’s changed is that … [Read more...] about Volleyball is the new basketball