Art by Cassandra Stephenson and Photos Courtesy of Dana Wharf Javier Monzon, a mammalogist and Assistant Professor of Biology at Pepperdine, stood waiting with his class for nearly two hours at Point Dume in hopes of catching a glimpse of a Pacific gray whale. In the two years since he started teaching at Pepperdine, Monzon brought his Zoology and Animal Behavior … [Read more...] about Swimming for Survival: The Journey of the Pacific Gray Whale
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Meet Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School Principal Mark Demick
Photo Courtesy of Mark Demick As an elementary school student, Mark Demick was sent to the principal’s office. “At the time, there was a kid that was bullying me,” Mark Demick said. One day, Demick found a pin near his desk and put it through his shoe so it stuck out. “The bully decided to pick on me that day and I tried to kick him and my shoe got stuck in his … [Read more...] about Meet Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School Principal Mark Demick
Cafecito Organico Closes Its Doors for Good
Photos by Monica Avila Cafecito Organico, a coffee shop located in Point Dume Village, opened its doors for the last time Jan. 31. As of Feb. 1, the store has officially closed. It is not clear why the coffee shop has closed, and ownership could not be reached for comment. A replacement vendor is expected to fill the available space soon. Cafecito Organico opened its … [Read more...] about Cafecito Organico Closes Its Doors for Good
Campus Rec Goes Kayaking
Photos by Brett BeanA group of students joined Campus Rec for a kayaking trip to Point Dume on Saturday. The excursion drew in a wide array of participants, ranging from beginner to expert kayakers, freshmen to seniors and International Studies to Economics majors.The group spent the early hours of the afternoon paddling their way to Point Dume from Escondido Beach. There were … [Read more...] about Campus Rec Goes Kayaking
Best ‘Bu Beaches for Every Occasion
Photos courtesy of Chase Riekhof The beach made Malibu famous. The long stretches of sand bring people far and wide to come peruse the Southern California coast. There are beaches for running and working out; beaches for sitting and picnicking on the cliffs; and beaches for swimming, surfing and paddle boarding. As a Pepperdine student, one would think that life … [Read more...] about Best ‘Bu Beaches for Every Occasion