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By Kim OberhamerContributing Writer  Cara Lynn sauntered to the front of the classroom.  She wiped her clammy hands against her low-rise jeans as she felt a bead of sweat trickle down her spine.  Her breath shortened and her stomach felt like it was knotted into a pretzel when she thought about speaking for nine whole minutes. That was Cara Lynn at her first Pepperdine debate … [Read more...] about Arguing her way to the top

Joshua FleerContributing Writer A man pauses momentarily to pick up a discarded newspaper on a table in front of Ralphs Market in Malibu. He folds it, slides it into his back pocket, and continues to amble down the sidewalk. The end of the sidewalk interrupts his slow stroll; he stops to look over the bottle return machine, turns, and pauses briefly once again. A new direction … [Read more...] about Charlie’s place

By Micah Kafka Photo Editor Consider the plight of the freshmen. As new students they come in, open and ready for the college experience. They come from different states, different lifestyles, and different heritages. But as the weeks slip past, something happens to them. They begin to look alike. First they dive into the Abercrombie and Fitch world, then they get their first … [Read more...] about Self-expression a lost art at Pepperdine

Joshua FleerContributing Writer  In a tight spot on a golf course down under, Katherine Hull decided to give God a try. Taking Good Shepard Lutheran’s required Christian Living class had sparked just enough of a curiosity in Christianity that she uttered a prayer for the first time. “You know what God, help me out here,” she said. Hull pulled through and was fortunate enough … [Read more...] about A Hull lot more than golf

How one little girl's legacy is helping protect people from sexual predators across the nation.By Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor  She didn’t panic at first. Like most 7-year-olds, Maureen Kanka’s daughter Megan had most likely lost track of time while playing with friends. Now three hours late getting home, Maureen began checking with neighbors and friends to track down her … [Read more...] about Remembering Megan