BRITANNY PICKENSStaff Writer Proposition 74 includes lengthening teachers’ probationary periods from two years to five years and modifying the dismissal process. Those in support of Prop. 74 said they think it will provide schools with the best teachers and save money and time on dismissing those who are under-qualified. Opponents argue that Prop. 74 will drive teachers away … [Read more...] about Will teachers find tenure tougher?
Lawsuit filed over Nano
JIM COHENContributing Writer The release of the iPod Nano was welcomed with rave reviews and sales of more than 1 million units in its first 17 days on the market. The credit card-size music player replaced the iPod Mini. The Nano is smaller, lighter and best of all, it has a color screen. The excitement of Nano users went from elation when ordering their new tech gadget to … [Read more...] about Lawsuit filed over Nano
Life does extend beyond Pep bubble
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor When I was 7, I believed the world was going to end. I also believed that poisonous clouds were attached to the sky, a boogeyman was coming for me, and a witch was selling apples beneath my bed, waiting to grab any dangling feet. Many nights, I hid beneath pink covers with brows arched and face quivering. Of course these fears were … [Read more...] about Life does extend beyond Pep bubble
Pep finishes third in Reno
DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor The No.-4 Pepperdine women’s golf team completed its fall season Wednesday by finishing in third place in the Las Vegas Founders Women’s Collegiate Showdown at the Anthem Country Club in Henderson, Nev. The tournament lasted Monday through Wednesday. In the fall season, the team recorded two tournament victories out of four events. The … [Read more...] about Pep finishes third in Reno
Must union dues go to politics?
AIRAN SCRUBYNews Assistant Government employee unions currently can use their members’ dues for political contributions to political parties, campaigns or candidates. Government workers who are not union members also pay fees to the unions because the unions negotiate the salaries and benefits of all workers in the field, not just their members. Prop. 75 would require unions … [Read more...] about Must union dues go to politics?