AIRAN SCRUBY News Assistant Two offshore facilities for the storage and conversion of liquefied natural gas could be moving in to the Pacific Ocean near Malibu and Port Hueneme, Calif. Citizen activists voiced concerns through letter campaigns about these ports because they will be used to store liquefied natural gas, or LNG. The substance can be extremely volatile and … [Read more...] about Gas ports may be added
U.S. ducks the bird flu
GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer The Black Plague, mad cow disease and now the bird flu. What do all these have in common? Animals. Proof that humans prevail. No, but it is true that all the epidemics have been spread through seemingly unfavorable animals. Who really likes birds anyways? I’ve been hearing a little more than I’d like to about the Avian Influenza Type A than I’d like. … [Read more...] about U.S. ducks the bird flu
Ladies should be weary of mechanics
CASSIA HAMILTONStaff Writer All right ladies, it’s time to tackle the big problem. How in the world are we supposed to know if we’re getting overcharged on car repairs? There could be a couple of hundred dollars difference between a fair price quote and some serious she’ll-have-no-idea-how-much-we’re-ripping-her-off-because-she’s-a-woman price gouging. Stories like this happen … [Read more...] about Ladies should be weary of mechanics
Swim team wins first meet
JENNA SHAYStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team dominated its meet Saturday in the Malibu Invitational at the Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves featured the top competitors in the team’s fall debut. Leading the Waves in the distance meet was sophomore Katharine Skora, who placed first overall in the 500 free with a time of 5:19.95, fourth overall … [Read more...] about Swim team wins first meet
Alumna reports to D.C.
SEAN KINERStaff Writer Colleen Graffy is one of many whose interests have changed because of time spent studying abroad. Graffy is one of the few, however, whose experiences in Heidelberg, Germany, led her to the White House. Graffy, a Pepperdine alumna and former director of the Pepperdine London Law program, was recently appointed deputy assistant secretary of state for … [Read more...] about Alumna reports to D.C.