It came to my attention this week that the DIRECTV boxes owned by Pepperdine and housed in the main lobbies of residence halls and apartment living rooms on campus are plagued by a parent lock for all shows exceeding TV-14. To which I say, “And your problem is?” Sure, I’ve heard people complaining that this isn’t 1600s Salem, Mass.; we shouldn’t be censored from watching … [Read more...] about TV-14 blocks are not enough for us
Malibu
Best places to work out in the ‘Bu
In a place as breathtaking as Malibu, it seems that people’s level of motivation to stay healthy and beautiful is slightly higher. With such natural, free facilities at our fingertips it is possible that we all have an unconscious desire to stay fit. For a 27-mile strip of land, Malibu offers a plethora of places to exercise in ways that almost everyone can enjoy. I confess … [Read more...] about Best places to work out in the ‘Bu
Kaishin Malibu offers delectable cuisine
Photo by Corina Mun The newly opened Kaishin, located in the Malibu Colony , now stands as the second exclusively Chinese restaurant in the city of Malibu. Tucked away beside the Wells Fargo, the restaurant fully opens its side windows, providing a welcoming air for passers-by. Its laid-back and classy decor is reflective of the beach town it dwells in. On this … [Read more...] about Kaishin Malibu offers delectable cuisine
‘Riddick’ provides cheap, predictable thrills
Photo Courtesy of LAZYGEEKS.COM “Riddick,” the David Twohy film is the third installment of the movie franchise, beginning with “The Chronicles of Riddick.” Set on a desert-like planet, the film starts out with Riddick attempting to find a means of survival after being betrayed and left for dead by the people he once ruled. The first 5 to 10 minutes go by slowly as … [Read more...] about ‘Riddick’ provides cheap, predictable thrills
Athletic probation halfway through
Pepperdine works through compliance issues discovered two years ago Money laundering, DUI arrests and sex tapes are scandals. In the NCAA, scandals are the result of a deviance from compliance and eligibility rules. Consequences for breaching the rules are handed down — whether it is for a coach’s private pay-by-play program, a football player signing copious amounts of … [Read more...] about Athletic probation halfway through
