Between 2000 and 2010 the Los Angeles Unified School District tried to fire just seven teachers; of those LAUSD successfully fired four and the rest received hefty settlements or were reinstated. If you thought this might cost taxpayers a reasonable amount you are wrong (and probably not from the U.S.). According to LA Weekly the settlements cost a whopping $3.5 million. … [Read more...] about Teachers' unions cost state taxpayers while students' education suffers
Meester speaks on cinematic stalking
Known for her role as Blair Waldorf Queen Bee of the CW's hit series "Gossip Girl Leighton Meester tries her hand at playing a different type of control freak in the cinematic thriller, The Roommate." The movie which hit theaters Feb. 4 stars Meester as the obsessive and mentally unstable Rebecca roommate to the sweet Sarah Matthews played by Minka Kelly. Meester took some time … [Read more...] about Meester speaks on cinematic stalking
Lacrosse sees potential despite two losses
Normally when a team starts a season with two losses there is some disappointment and frustration expressed but the men's lacrosse team is surprisingly optimistic. Beginning their season with a 10-6 loss against Occidental University followed by a 9-2 loss on Feb. 4 against UCLA the Waves are looking long-term for the season. Going into the match against UCLA last Friday the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse sees potential despite two losses
Radio Waves start surfing the web
Peppedine's radio station KWVS 101.5 FM will no longer float on by students as the airwaves transition to streaming online into the 21st century. This semester KWVS will make a complete transformation as the station undergoes a rebranding this semester. "If you have not yet heard the radio station let alone heard of it you will now!" wrote station manager Karen Yang junior in … [Read more...] about Radio Waves start surfing the web
First Distinguished Filmmaker-in-Residence arrives at Pepperdine
Pepperdine University celebrated Black History Month by screening the film "Something the Lord Made" on Thursday Feb. 3. The director of this Emmy-winning movie Joseph Sargent was recently named the first Distinguished Filmmaker-in-Residence at Pepperdine. The Office of Intercultural Affairs and The Center for Entertainment Media and Culture (EMC) sponsored the event. Joseph … [Read more...] about First Distinguished Filmmaker-in-Residence arrives at Pepperdine