MEGAN FITZPATRICKStaff Writer The Las Virgenes Unified School District has continued to surpass state Academic Performance standards this year. The Academic Performance Index is determined by how well students master the states academic content standards with standardized testing. The system was established by the California Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999. The API … [Read more...] about LVUSD API Scores
New park needed for beautification
Rachel JohnsonStaff Writer One of the first things I noticed upon my return from overseas was a sign in the open field behind Malibu Colony, proclaiming the land to be the future site of the Malibu Legacy Park. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Malibu is known for its natural beauty. Yet many areas in Malibu, especially along Pacific Coast Highway, are downright … [Read more...] about New park needed for beautification
Cell phones banned in cars
RICHARD NAVANews Assistant Pepperdine students and California residents will soon be forced to put away cell phones while on the road as part of a new law aimed to increase public safety. According to the California Highway Patrol Web site, cellular phone usage while driving is the No. 1 cause of car accidents among distracted drivers. This statistic was figured in 2001 and … [Read more...] about Cell phones banned in cars
New professor rank considered
CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor While university administrators are gearing up to fundraise for future building projects, there is also talk of finding funds to create a new rank for faculty members. The proposed “University Professor” rank, which has been introduced into discussion by Provost Darryl Tippens, was the subject of a meeting between faculty members and the … [Read more...] about New professor rank considered
Pep golfers tee up for start of season
Wave golf team begins season on Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M. SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor While other fall sports began a few weeks ago, the Pepperdine men’s golf team will finally tee off its 2006-07 campaign when it travels to Albuquerque, N.M., to compete at the William Tucker Intercollegiate tournament. After losing six players from last season, this year’s Waves … [Read more...] about Pep golfers tee up for start of season