Chris SegalNews Assistant The victim of a hit and run is asking Pepperdine students with any information to come forward. The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Sept. 18 close to midnight. Alessandra DeClario and her Mantel Great Dane, Annie, were hit by a car traveling toward Pacific Coast Highway on Latigo Canyon Road. DeClario … [Read more...] about Hit and run victim wants help finding alleged perpetrator
Students dive into local campaigns
Jen ClayStaff Writer Chris Wolff / Photo AssistantA collection of students watch in the Sandbar television area Sen. John Edwards facing off against Dick Cheney in the vice-presidential debate Oct. 5. Pepperdine students in Dr. Stanley Moore’s elections and campaigns political science class will make their own impression on the political landscape this year, and not just by … [Read more...] about Students dive into local campaigns
Props 68 and 70 inspire debate
Tony CarnelliStaff Writer Much has been publicized about Propositions 68 and 70, which involve Native American-run casinos and have been proposed to provide solutions to the state’s budget problems. Under federal law, California Indian tribes are considered to be sovereign nations. For that reason, tribes are not required to pay most federal, state or local taxes. The federal … [Read more...] about Props 68 and 70 inspire debate
Latest polls show race is still too close to call
James RiswickAssociate Editor Four years ago, this country experienced the closest presidential election in its history. Besides giving the nation an important political science lesson, the 2000 election showed many the importance of the phrase “every vote counts.” Bush Today, it seems that the United States is on a collision course for a similarly close race with numerous … [Read more...] about Latest polls show race is still too close to call
Ben Folds rocks sold out show
Jen ClayStaff Writer With the breakup of his three-piece band, Ben Folds Five in 2000, Ben Folds boldly stated “nobody gives a s--- about piano rock.” Four years, a pseudo-feud with Korn, a Ben Folds solo album, a solo-live album and a few extended players later, music fans (presumably) still don’t care about piano rock. But they certainly turned out in droves to Ben Folds’ … [Read more...] about Ben Folds rocks sold out show