Special Publications

KIMMY VALENTIStaff Writer The need for relaxation among busy and overloaded Americans has created a cry for help, causing them to turn to an ancient solution.  The latest trend in physical and mental health, known as yoga, has become an epidemic in fitness among college students.  This is no surprise when looking at the benefits found through research and practice of yoga on … [Read more...] about Yoga popular on college campuses

RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer Unbeknownst to many of the Pepperdine students who live in the Drescher Graduate Apartments on Chumash Ridge Lane, the street name has historical meaning: It refers to the Native Americans who used to reside in Malibu. Originally named Humaliwu, meaning “where the surf sounds loudly,” the native land of the Chumash Indians extended north along the … [Read more...] about Chumash Indian heritage preserved

BRITTANY YEAROUTStaff Writer Christian, conservative and leaning hard to the right. That may be Pepperdine’s image, but the Young Democrats hope to bring a balancing voice to the perceived conservative tilt. Senior Michael Wang, president of the organization, acknowledged that there are more Republican students at Pepperdine, but Young Democrats is vital in establishing another … [Read more...] about Young Democrats

CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer Malibu, Topanga and Kanan. All three of these canyons lead into Malibu, allowing traffic to reach the city through the Santa Monica Mountains. But often these canyon roads become treacherous passes, and tragedy is no stranger to their winding asphalt roads. A new police crackdown on unsafe driving through the canyons seeks to make driving to and … [Read more...] about Police crack down on canyon drivers

DENJA CHASSEStaff Writer “The health of a nation depends on the health of its women.” These words by Dr. Leo Lagasse embody the fundamental beliefs by which Medicine for Humanity operates. Medicine for Humanity is a non-profit organization, soon to be headquartered in Encino and currently located in Malibu. Co-founded by Lagasse, the organization is committed to cervical cancer … [Read more...] about Medicine for Humanity