Special Publications

CARA VAN METERStaff Writer Malibu Mayor Ken Kearsley compares the lack of dialogue and openness concerning sexual assault to the silence of decades past when it came to fatal diseases like cancer. “When I was a kid, no one talked about cancer. They just died. But over the years, with awareness efforts, now we have tremendous rates of treatment, and we’re increasing the … [Read more...] about Denim Day and sexual assault awareness

BLAKE FRANKSStaff Writer Dr. Jay Brewster, associate professor of biology at Pepperdine University’s Seaver College, teaches his students more than genetics or biology. He teaches them how to be reliable people inside the classroom as well as in the real world. And his colleagues and students have taken notice. Brewster grew up in the Midwest. He was born and raised in York, … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Professor Brewster

CARISSA MARSHStaff Writer For such an arts-centered city, Santa Monica has been missing the mark when it comes to providing affordable housing for its creative residents. But change is on the horizon, as the city makes small steps toward providing more low-cost housing for its artistic community. It is not easy to understand why there is a lack of affordable live/work spaces … [Read more...] about Santa Monica takes positive steps toward boosting affordable housing for arts community

ELYSSA GAGEStaff Writer Teaching, research and faith. That is what has brought Priscilla MacRae, professor of Sports Medicine, to teach at Pepperdine University. “I’ve always known I wanted to teach,” she explained in an interview, “ever since I was a TA (teacher’s assistant) here in anatomy my senior year.”   MacRae has become a popular Pepperdine professor who has made a … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Professor MacRae

CHRIS SEGALStaff Writer Conflict between the City of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy has both sides defending public interest. The SMCC submits a Local Costal Program application allowing overnight camping at Charmlee, Corral Canyon and Ramirez Canyon parks, while Malibu safety concerns conflict with public access to nature. The Malibu planning staff will … [Read more...] about Conservancy and city fight for the publics’ interests