Staff Editorial Recent law school news merits some congratulations and a little back patting. Students from the Pepperdine School of Law achieved the fifth highest bar exam passage rate among accredited California law schools. The results also afford an opportunity to ponder the advantages that this noteworthy accomplishment can bring the university as a whole. But first, … [Read more...] about Law School steps up to the Bar
Pep melting pot offers growth
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor Like all students, Cathy Vu can be defined by her class (senior), her major (business), or her age (22). But, unlike most other students at Pepperdine, Vu is from Vietnam, making her stand out in a predominately Caucasian school. Although she is an international student, Vu said she does not feel strange about it because she attended high … [Read more...] about Pep melting pot offers growth
Diedrich’s will close its doors tomorrow
Rachel JohnsonNews Assistant The closure of Diedrich’s Coffee in the Malibu Colony Plaza was set for Monday but will now be closed tomorrow, according to a store employee who wishes to remain unnamed. “There were some issues with paperwork and policing,” the employee said. Many employees interviewed, including the manager, said that they did not want to disclose their names … [Read more...] about Diedrich’s will close its doors tomorrow
L.A. activists call for Iraq pull out
SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Gloomy weather and cold rain could not deter more than 3,000 protesters who marched through puddles from the Democratic Party office on Figueroa Street to the Federal Building on Saturday, demanding the new Democrat-led Congress to push the U.S government to cease funding the war and immediately withdraw troops from Iraq. The L.A. march was part of a … [Read more...] about L.A. activists call for Iraq pull out
Local waters get poor marks
Mia SullivanStaff Writer “Malibu water is so dirty . . . dirtiest water in the world; that and Tijuana,” chuckled a local as he paddled by last Saturday afternoon at Topanga State Beach. Coming from New Jersey, I am used to not-so-clear ocean water. Most expect Malibu water to be clean, pristine and beautiful. After all, the Bu is a pretty ritzy place, and Los Angeles is one … [Read more...] about Local waters get poor marks