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LAURA JOHNSONStaff Writer A fountain can be heard in the distance and music off of the Malibu Shaman’s latest album is playing overhead. Suddenly, the phone rings, and the serene mood is abruptly interrupted. “Hello, Malibu Acupuncture and Herbs. How may I help you?” the receptionist says. With Chinese herbal vitamins lining the walls and two rooms to do the actual needle … [Read more...] about On Pins and Needles: Malibu’s Leading Acupuncture Authority

MEREDITH RODRIGUEZ & BRITTANY PICKENSAssistant Living Editor & Staff writer Senior Christi Alvarado, president of Seaver’s Catholic Student Association, sings in the choir at Our Lady of Malibu, the parish minutes from Pepperdine. “It’s been amazing getting involved,” Alvarado said. “It doesn’t matter what church. Getting involved brings you closer to community. It … [Read more...] about Catholic students and faculty unite on campus

RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Standing out in a university setting is not always easy. Sophomore Nicholas Gallion, however, has chosen to meet that challenge by learning to be content. He avoids getting caught up in too many new trends and fads in pop culture are constantly changing, and keeping up with the times can often be a challenge. With everyone trying to be unique (like … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Nick Gallion

CARISSA MARSHWashington, D.C. Columnist While the weather in D.C. has been unseasonably warm, my fellow interns and I savor each day of sunny skies, the likes of which bring back memories of shorts, tanks and Malibu. Confined to our black wool coats for these past few months, we eagerly awaited our upcoming escape from D.C. That’s why in the days leading up to Spring Break I … [Read more...] about Caribbean memories bolster D.C. morale

CARA VANMETER Living Editor Though the origins of April Fool’s Day are widely debated, no one will deny that April 1 has long signaled a day full of tomfoolery and practical jokes that blur the lines between friends and enemies for at least a few hours. This year, you can join in on the fun and merriment by following five steps to ensure that your pranks will not be the lamest … [Read more...] about How to pull off a perfect prank