Art by Madeline Duvall In light of the recent events that took place at an off-campus apartment, where a transient man sexually assaulted a student, community members are expressing some confusion about the university’s use of the term "sexual assault" in cases like this and others. Pepperdine's Timely Warning notification contained terms that, without proper context, may … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Students Want Clarity From The University About Sexual Assault Alerts
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Costs Remain for Street Vendors Despite Signing of Safe Sidewalk Vending Act
A street vendor pushes a cart with a health department sticker near Santa Monica State Beach. Photo by Anastassia KostinOn any given day, Angelenos are presented with an array of food options on the street, on the sides of canyon roads and along beach boardwalks. The street vendors of Los Angeles are a community of entrepreneurs selling everything from churros and … [Read more...] about Costs Remain for Street Vendors Despite Signing of Safe Sidewalk Vending Act
Malibu-Lost Hills Station Captain Demoted Following Accusations of Mishandled Sexual Assault Investigation
Captain Matt Vander Horck was dismissed and replaced from his position as Station Captain Tuesday. Photo from Lost Hills Sheriffs Department The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department demoted the station captain who supervised the investigation of the sexual assault of a Pepperdine student at the Malibu Canyon Village apartment complex (referred to by Pepperdine students … [Read more...] about Malibu-Lost Hills Station Captain Demoted Following Accusations of Mishandled Sexual Assault Investigation
Transient Man Arrested after Break-in at Stinkies
A darkened corridor on the second floor of "The Stinkies" apartment complex, located less than a mile from campus off of Civic Center Way. Photo by Milan Loiacono A transient man accused of breaking into a student's off-campus apartment was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 19 on suspicion of sexual assault with intent to commit a sex crime. The LA County Sheriff's Department … [Read more...] about Transient Man Arrested after Break-in at Stinkies
Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism
Art by Madeline Duvall Last week’s news story about Kenneth Starr received criticism in the days following its publishing. “Hey Pepperdine Graphic, this is not someone you want to promote as associated with the university,” commented Facebook user Darin Campbell. Another user, Den Herring mirrored Campbell's sentiment: “Is this an appropriate flex?” These comments reflect … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Opinionated Journalism is Unethical Journalism
