On Tuesday Nov. 4 millions of Californians voted in favor of Proposition 8 defining marriage as strictly between a man and a woman. On Wednesday Nov. 5 thousands more Californians took to the streets in protest demanding equal treatment under the law.From San Francisco to Los Angeles protesters took up their signs and crowded hundreds of streets in opposition of the new … [Read more...] about Prop 8 rally sparked by religious controversies
Pepperdine addresses tuition cost as students struggle to find loans
Obtaining a loan during the credit crisis poses new challenges to students nationwide. Before they can consider how they will pay off their debt after graduation students must first determine whether they will receive student loans.Next year's tuition cost is uncertain but since the 2003-2004 school year tuition has risen 33.6 percent and it has increased at an annual rate of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine addresses tuition cost as students struggle to find loans
Waves finish on high note
Piloted by senior forward Amanda Rupp and an indestructible back line the Pepperdine women's soccer team concluded its 2008 campaign in exhilarating fashion Saturday afternoon as it shut out conference rival San Francisco 3-0 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. With the win the Waves wrapped up the year in the midst of a three-game winning streak to finish with a .500 record (9-9-2 4-3 … [Read more...] about Waves finish on high note
Tax hike threatens industry
As our nation faces an economic crisis the California state budget is also faltering. Last Thursday Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he wants to close an $11.2-billion gap by increasing sales tax on a variety of commonly purchased items including cars alcohol and amusement park and sporting event tickets.Even after cutting $7.1 billion in government spending the state is … [Read more...] about Tax hike threatens industry