Photos by Lidia Bayne Two dinosaur skeletons stood in the entrance hall of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. A Tyrannosaurus Rex bared its jaws at the neck of a Triceratops as it may have millions of years ago in a completely different setting. The Natural History Museum offered a unique glimpse into the ancient past as well as a view of more modern species that … [Read more...] about Natural History Museum Offers a Peek Into the Past
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LA Takes Cafes to the Next Level
Photos by Ella GonzalezA cafe might conjure up images of coffee, unpronounceable artisanal sandwiches, and unsuccessful attempts to study or crank out that novel you’ve always dreamed of writing. Recently, the definition of cafe has expanded to encompass more than just French pastries and now includes something that is perhaps a bit more exotic and novel: a rich panoply … [Read more...] about LA Takes Cafes to the Next Level
Malibu Funny Farm Opens Pumpkin Patch
Photos by Monica AvilaMalibu Funny Farm, a family owned and managed pumpkin patch, opened Saturday, Oct. 1 on Pacific Coast Highway and allows the Malibu community to embrace the Halloween spirit. This is the first year there is a pumpkin patch opening its doors to the Malibu community. Co-owner Laurie Anderson is enthusiastic about the new addition her family has made to the … [Read more...] about Malibu Funny Farm Opens Pumpkin Patch
Animal Enslavement Masquerades as Entertainment
Art by Christopher ChenGrowing up, most of us went to zoos, aquariums and the circus. Maybe many of us also went to SeaWorld. Several of us probably thought it was cool to see animals up close. Many probably thought it was fun to watch them perform and do tricks. But many of us didn't think about how harmful this actually was to them. Many of us call ourselves animal lovers, … [Read more...] about Animal Enslavement Masquerades as Entertainment
ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses
Photo Courtesy of Samantha Shipley The Pepperdine Volunteer Center will send students to volunteer with Experience Learning Support with Animals (ELSA), a local nonprofit organization designed to serve people with disabilities, this coming Tuesday. Since partnering with ELSA last semester, the PVC has offered students the opportunity to serve with the organization several … [Read more...] about ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses
