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Eliminating Perkins loans could stop tuition inflation

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BLAKE ELLISContributing Writer During the past week, Pepperdine’s financial aid department sent out letters informing recipients of Perkins loans that President Bush’s current budget proposal includes “the elimination of the Federal Perkins loan program.”  In addition, a pre-written letter of objection to this measure is included in the e-mail for submission to state … [Read more...] about Eliminating Perkins loans could stop tuition inflation

Gas prices soar above average

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Micheal AlahouzosStaff Writer Charlie’s Union, the 76 station on Pacific Coast Highway and Webb Way, passed the once-unthinkable $3 mark for regular unleaded gas Friday, March 18, charging $3.05 per gallon at self-serve pumps.  Charlie’s Union is part of a growing situation in Malibu according to Gaspricewatch.com, a Web site that archives the nation’s highest and lowest gas … [Read more...] about Gas prices soar above average

Power loss is linked to Pep

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Meredith RodriguezNews Assistant In the midst of a Malibu-wide blackout, to where would a Seaver student turn? Why, to Malibu Yo, of course — where else? Half-a-dozen Pepperdine students ate ice cream in the dark after a blackout hit Malibu from John Tyler to Webb Way, at 8:24 p.m. yesterday. The shortage was caused by weather damage to one of the SoCal Edison lines, … [Read more...] about Power loss is linked to Pep

Reynolds decries future dismissal

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Joann GroffEditor in Chief In the midst of a budget changes, the administration may have another bill to prioritize — a lawsuit for labor discrimination. Dr. Lynn Reynolds, Communication professor, has filed a grievance in response to the plans to dismiss her in 2006. If President Andrew K. Benton refuses to overturn the decision made by Provost Darryl Tippens, who heard … [Read more...] about Reynolds decries future dismissal