Photos by Alysha Tsuji Tears of pure joy welled up in the eyes of freshman George Alamillo and his father, Ignacio Alamillo, after George broke the news of his acceptance into Pepperdine last year. “Once I read that I got accepted, it was one big moment. I came home, told my parents, that’s when it really hit us,” George said. Although George is 19 years old, it took … [Read more...] about Father and Son Bond Through Pepperdine Baseball
Malibu
Nam Knows Best: Finding Your Spot
It feels crowded everywhere, nowadays. The library barely has an empty computer, the tables by the window are all taken and good luck finding a cubicle that doesn't have someone directly next to you or in front of you or behind you eating an apple or some other crunchy food. Side note: food that should be banned from the library includes apples, chips or any variety of salad … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Finding Your Spot
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals
Photos by Alysha Tsuji With a roaring crowd filling the bleachers, No. 2 Pepperdine men's volleyball beat No. 7 Long Beach State in the MPSF Quarterfinals, 3-1, on April 19 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Senior Kyle Gerrans finished with a team-high 17 kills. Junior Josh Taylor and sophomore Matt Tarantino followed close behind 14 and 10, respectively. Junior Matt West nailed a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals
Alumnus Skylar Peak chosen mayor of Malibu
Skylar Peak began his new role as the Malibu City Council mayor March 24 to serve his 10-month term. Peak, Pepperdine alumnus (‘06) and third-generation Malibu resident, was the Mayor Pro-Tem before his time as mayor, according to Malibu City Clerk Lisa Pope. “It’s been a pleasure to work for the city and for our community and we are among a very unique number of cities in … [Read more...] about Alumnus Skylar Peak chosen mayor of Malibu
Construction to cause long-term traffic issues on PCH
Two long-term construction projects on Pacific Coast Highway are going to begin a week from Tuesday, according to the Malibu Times. The construction could have a major impact on traffic in Malibu, Santa Monica and in between. Beginning April 15, one southbound lane for a stretch of 900 feet will be closed for one year, from the Beach Club south of Chautauqua Boulevard to the … [Read more...] about Construction to cause long-term traffic issues on PCH