Perspectives

By Katie Clary News Assistant “Hi, Mrs. Jones,” the phone conversation begins. “We’d like to rent your apartment.” “We?” “Yes, we’re Pepperdine students and—” Click. Another victim to the P-word paranoia. As students begin to navigate Malibu real estate to find a place to lay their heads at night, many experience strong community apprehension towards college-age tenants.  … [Read more...] about Malibu: No room for Waves

By Scott Long Staff Writer Despite a 6-0 loss at the hands of Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night, the Waves began conference play this past weekend on a positive note by winning a three-game series against the Santa Clara Broncos 2-1. After a disappointing 6-12 non-conference start, kicking off WCC play with a winning conference record was critical to the players.  “West … [Read more...] about Squad starts off WCC play with series win over Broncos

By Rudabeh Shabazi Perspectives Editor The Scott Peterson trial demonstrates the familiar balancing act of two fundamental rights the United States seeks to protect: the First Amendment right to a free press and a criminal defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial. Journalism and mass communication law professor Mike Jordan, who was involved in a First Amendment case … [Read more...] about Free press tested in Peterson trial

SGA President-elect Carl Kasalek ran an excellent campaign that played into the fact the Pepperdine students value superficial, ridiculous issues. By James Riswick Editor in Chief Congratulations Pepperdine, you dropped the ball. Last week, a majority of students chose not to take their student government seriously and voted for beach buses and staircases over serious issues. … [Read more...] about Climbing aboard Kasalek’s beach bus

After being closed for more than 10 years, Malibu’s pier is finally scheduled to reopen in September. By Rosy Banks Staff Writer Tobin Lankford can remember when he was 6 years old and his dad would take him fishing off the edge of the Malibu pier. When it closed, those father-son excursions to the pier ended as well. Now the reopening will attempt to bring back some oceanside … [Read more...] about A view from the pier