Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor Those who have lived in Malibu for a while know all-too-well the price that some pay for the picturesque views and ideal weather. But for those who are new to town, last Monday’s eruption of flames near Bluffs Park quickly provided that reminder.Hopefully last week’s fire was not foreshadowing what is to come as the second semester got … [Read more...] about Pep fire response commendable
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Dress code: Back to the drawing board
Staff Editorial The policy for appropriate exercise attire is anything but appropriate. Its claim to protect students from infection is far-fetched and it contradicts the university’s tradition of not having a dress code. Upon returning from break, students were shocked to walk past clip-art posters announcing the new exercise attire policy banning “booty shorts” and tank … [Read more...] about Dress code: Back to the drawing board
Many tools available to sidestep L.A. gridlock
Chris SegalAssociate Editor Students entering the job market for the first time or completing their internship requirements will quickly learn the pro and cons of living the greater Los Angeles area – great weather but terrible traffic.Venturing off-campus further than the local hot spots in Malibu can leave drivers frustrated. Drivers must sit behind thousands of other cars on … [Read more...] about Many tools available to sidestep L.A. gridlock
Drunken students’ “Borat” lawsuit is unfair
Scott Miller Perspectives Assistant Two anonymous South Carolina college students filed a lawsuit against 20th Century Fox and three other production companies responsible for the hit movie, “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan,” on Thursday, Nov. 9, in South Carolina. They alleged that they were duped into appearing in the … [Read more...] about Drunken students’ “Borat” lawsuit is unfair
K-Fed gone, Brit back on track
Gloria ShellerStaff Writer It’s official. Britney Spears is on her way to making a magnificent comeback. After digging herself into a seemingly bottomless pit of bad decisions and poor outfit choices during the past few years, Spears is turning over a new leaf. Thank God. America’s favorite Mouseketeer has finally ditched her leach-of-a-husband Kevin “K-Fed” Federline and is … [Read more...] about K-Fed gone, Brit back on track