Perspectives

By Katie Clary News Assistant Next year brings a changing of the guard for Pepperdine’s journalists. Starting August 1, telecommunications professor Dr. Michael Murrie will don the title “Director of Student Journalism” as Dr. Michael Jordan, the Graphic advisor for 13 years, steps down. Despite the reshuffling in the Center for Communication and Business, not everything will … [Read more...] about Murrie is set to take reins of Student Journalism

By Rosy Banks  Staff Writer The stress of class and commitments at Pepperdine can make us forget the rolling hills, pristine ocean and unique wildlife surrounding us in Malibu. We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, founded on a nature-oriented surf atmosphere, yet many of us have not explored the amazing environment that lays just beyond our campus boundaries. … [Read more...] about Trails offer spectacular views, chance for exercise

Men's Volleyball By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team moved up in the ranks to No. 4 this week after defeating No. 7 University of California, Santa Barbara and No. 6 California State University, Northridge last week. Next up, the Waves take on No. 10 University of California, Irvine and No. 3 UCLA, both in Firestone Fieldhouse. … [Read more...] about Wins of CSUN and UCSB push Waves to No. 4

By Rudabeh Shahbazi Perspectives Editor Locals rock in hammocks high in their mural-adorned boardwalk apartments, gazing at the ocean and bustling people, the eclectic mix of tourists, locals, street performers and drug addicts. Venice is never just a “day at the beach,” and the scene is a drastic contrast from its neighbor to the north. It offers an insight into Los Angeles’ … [Read more...] about Venice, CA: it’s not just a day at the beach

The Malibu area offers a wealth of outdoor activities that can keep any physical fitness junkie entertained.  Check out some of the area’s best hiking trails, or one of the hippest new sports, slacklining. By Katie Clary News Assistant “Slackers unite!” is the slogan of a small but growing group on campus: the Slackliners. They congregate in Alumni Park when the wind is calm, … [Read more...] about Taming the great outdoors