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
Car careens 600 feet into Malibu canyon, driver survives crash
A 19 year-old was taken to UCLA medical center with back pain after an accident. CURRY CHANDLERAssistant News Editor A Ford Explorer careened over the edge of Malibu Canyon Road, landing on the canyon floor some 600 feet below, Monday afternoon. Authorities said the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries. The driver, 19 year-old William Bartnicki, … [Read more...] about Car careens 600 feet into Malibu canyon, driver survives crash
Students retreat to conduct ‘uprising’ through ministry
Students working with Campus Ministry began the year with a mountain getaway to put faith into action. BRIAN REEDStaff Writer Campus Ministry kicked off the year by starting an “uprising” this weekend. More than 150 students packed their cars and drove two hours north to Camp St. Nicolas, a few hours drive north from campus, to participate in the spring Campus Ministry … [Read more...] about Students retreat to conduct ‘uprising’ through ministry