HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant A compromise has yet to be reached between the Santa Monica College Faculty Association, an independent union that represents full and part-time teachers, and the Santa Monica College District on the issue of wage increases for teachers. The dispute follows the 2005 approval of a 2 percent cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for administration and … [Read more...] about Santa Monica professors demand salary increases
Choi poised to start professional career
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant Another athlete from Pepperdine will soon join the professional sporting world. Although her commitment is still unofficial, Pepperdine golfer Marina Choi said she has decided to play as a pro after finishing her second year at Seaver College. Despite its size, Pepperdine has sent a number of athletes to the professional world. Some of the most … [Read more...] about Choi poised to start professional career
Tanorexia: The real orange epidemic
AUDREY REEDEditor in Chief It all started with a middle school dance for sophomore Moe Manning. The Scottsdale, Ariz. native wanted to be tan for the event. “I wasn’t 16 yet and lied about my age at the tanning place,” Manning said. “I’ve been hooked ever since.”Manning now tans almost every day in a tanning bed to keep her skin the color she wants.“I can’t imagine myself … [Read more...] about Tanorexia: The real orange epidemic
Waves wash out at Loyola
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer The 3,600 fans in attendance at Gersten Pavilion on Saturday were in for a treat. In another brilliant bout between bitter conference rivals, the visiting Waves wrestled the Lions of Loyola Marymount University to an overtime contest, losing 89-78. In their previous contest two weeks ago, Pepperdine handed the Lions a devastating 70-62 defeat. The … [Read more...] about Waves wash out at Loyola
Compromise reached for student fee increase
BRITNEY MALONEYNews Assistant SGA passed a resolution to seek an increase the student programming fee from $45 a semester to $54 a semester at Wednesday night’s meeting, an increase of $18 for the school year. Dean of Students Mark Davis will bring the resolution to a finance committee within the Pepperdine administration that will make the final decision on the fee increase. … [Read more...] about Compromise reached for student fee increase