Perspectives

Editorial With the recent bar fights between Pepperdine students and the group known as MLO, or Malibu Locals Only, we need to stop and think about Pepperdine’s place among the residents of this sunny small beach town. Malibu is a wonderful place to live, for permanent residents and students alike: clean streets, beautiful beaches, world-class restaurants, safety, security and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine vs. Malibu Locals

By Scott Withycombe Contributing Writer It is amazing how quickly this election year is heating up. Although the presidential election will not take place until Nov. 2, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are now fighting furiously for the hearts, minds and votes of what appears to be a nation divided 50-50 at the polls. The attacks on Bush are not new. Democratic partisans … [Read more...] about Attack of the ads: Bush chooses higher ground

Claim to Fame By Jen Clay A&E Editor In her four years at Pepperdine, senior Cristina Dohmen will finally experience the thrill of performing at Pepperdine’s annual Songfest. And she’s jumping in head first. As one of this year’s seven Songfest hosts, Dohmen will be responsible for entertaining the sold-out Smothers crowds with dance, song and drama. Not an easy job, but … [Read more...] about Senior sings her way through Songfest

Theater Review By Virginia Thomas Assistant A&E Editor “Nothing disappears without a trace,” the director said in her note to the audience. “The Memory of Water,” spent about two and a half hours proving those words to be true.  Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the student-directed production had the audience laughing one minute and pondering death and family dynamics … [Read more...] about Plays proves a poignant ‘memory’

By Tracy Domingo News Assistant Pepperdine’s location in Malibu is one of its biggest selling points. But as some commuter students, faculty and staff learned last week while being stranded in traffic on the other side of Malibu Canyon, there are prices to pay for living or working in paradise.  After a collision on Highway 101 caused 1,000 gallons of gasoline to leak out … [Read more...] about Crash causes serious hold ups