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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

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

SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant As a generation that seeks the latest technology, movies and news, watching a play written in the early 1600s sounds less than appealing. However, Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night, or What you Will,” which opens in Smothers Theatre on April 4, will have a “modern edge” that Director Danny Campbell said he tried to add. Shakespeare’s language will … [Read more...] about Shaking up Shakespeare