Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor POM Wonderful, the hip pomegranate juice company that markets – for $3.29 a bottle – a healthy boost of antioxidants in its signature, sleek, curvy container is in under fire for animal testing. Although POM should seek alternative methods, animal testing is acceptable if conducted ethically for a necessary purpose.But POM uses … [Read more...] about PETA’s case against POM not so “Wonderful”
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Camping compromise a success for Malibu
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor In what is sure to be good news for outdoor enthusiasts, a landmark deal has been reached between the City of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to make Malibu more accessible to overnight camping and hiking.The plan would create overnight camping at Corral Canyon and in Charmlee Wilderness Park, which is located up Encinal … [Read more...] about Camping compromise a success for Malibu
Pep fire response commendable
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
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