Attitude and branding of athletes are half the fun of spectator sports. The men’s basketball team debuted its 2013-14 season calendar at Blue and Orange Madness, and trust us: You’re going to want to grab one before they’re all gone. Will the combination of chains, compression shirts and sledgehammers translate into a more successful WCC record than last year’s 4-12? Perhaps … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Hot or not – Athletics decides
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Fragile Malibu ecosystem proves too valuable to develop
It’s a more-or-less typical graph: a fluctuating line with high frequency, low amplitude waves, following an overall exponential curve. For those who aren’t mathematically inclined, the graph is of little interest. At least, devoid of its meaning. What the graph shows is an image of the world breathing; the metabolic rate of the whole globe. Known as the “Keeling Curve,” … [Read more...] about Fragile Malibu ecosystem proves too valuable to develop
Clery act reveals Malibu campus crime statistics
WHAT HAPPENED Officials at both USC and Occidental College have admitted to underreporting the number of sexual assault cases over the past few years. According to the Los Angeles Times, “Occidental is now under investigation for violations of the Clery Act. Students at USC have filed a complaint alleging Clery violations that federal investigators have yet to act on. In … [Read more...] about Clery act reveals Malibu campus crime statistics
New Sports Administration major approved, starts in spring
The word “sport” conjures up images of chiseled athletes, screaming coaches and passionate fans. Here in the land of Lakers Nation, specifically, Jack Nicholson and Rob Fukuzaki may come to mind. However, the billion dollar sports industry involves more than just the people on the court or on television. An abundance of careers exists within the industry, which is why … [Read more...] about New Sports Administration major approved, starts in spring
Failed air handling unit sets off CCB alarm
Five LA County Fire Department engines and five Pepperdine University DPS Officers responded to a fire alarm activation signal around 6:45 a.m. on Monday morning in the Center for Communication and Business. Firefighters and officers on the scene evacuated the building immediately upon arrival. They “responded to the scene and detected a light haze of smoke and burnt odor … [Read more...] about Failed air handling unit sets off CCB alarm