Photos by Caroline EdwardsLocals, tourists and celebrities alike gathered together to celebrate the 37th annual Chili Cook-off, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Malibu on Labor Day weekend. The annual event supported the Malibu Boys and Girls Club, selling tickets for $15, up $5 from last year. Visitors could access a variety of carnival rides and games, food trucks, a petting zoo … [Read more...] about Malibu’s Annual Chili Cook-off Spices Up Labor Day Weekend
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Paper Straws Open Conversations on Sustainable Living
Photos by Sam FinneganThe new paper straws that appeared at the campus Starbucks evoked great debate, pushing the conversation of sustainability further. However, students think more can be done to keep the world clean and pristine.Paper straws are the result of a Starbucks announcement made earlier this summer, promising to phase out plastic straws from their stores. Malibu … [Read more...] about Paper Straws Open Conversations on Sustainable Living
Malibu City Council Approves New Homeless Initiative
Malibu City Council voted unanimously to adopt Malibu’s Homeless Strategic Plan in June, marking a new upcoming social initiative in the city. The passing of the new plan followed a recent press release by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, which showed a 14 percent reduction in the homeless population in Malibu. … [Read more...] about Malibu City Council Approves New Homeless Initiative
Don’t Miss This Semester’s Biggest Home Games
The Waves, with the addition of several new coaches, assistants and recruits, are gearing up for an exciting fall sports season. Here are the must-see home games of the semester.Men's BasketballMen’s Basketball, led by new head coach Lorenzo Romar, kicks their season off on Nov. 7 with a home matchup against Cal State Dominguez Hills. This will be an intriguing game for … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss This Semester’s Biggest Home Games
The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Environmental Causes: How Much of a Difference Do They Really Make?
Written by Shannon Hansen Photos by Shannon Hansen “Our culture really relies on celebrities — we trust them,” Rick Erkeneff, chairman of the South Orange County chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, said. “They sell us everything from toothpaste to makeup to you name it. They’re selling us products and we trust and believe them. So, when a celebrity gets behind the … [Read more...] about The Impact of Celebrity Endorsements on Environmental Causes: How Much of a Difference Do They Really Make?
