Undergraduates head to San Felipe, Mexico, to build a family’s house. By Jami Lambert Online Editor While most students enjoyed their extra day off last weekend by relaxing at the beach or spending time with their families, a group of about 80 undergraduates packed their bags and headed to San Felipe, Mexico, for three days of service. These students carried on a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students go south of the border to serve
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Towers, Dorm Road to be linked by stairs
SGA and HCL also propose a staircase connecting upper and lower Dorm Road. By Virginia Thomas News Assistant All they want for Christmas is their two sets of stairs. And, they’ll probably get at least one. The Student Government Association, Housing and Community Living, and the Dining Services Committee is planning a meeting with Jim Brock, director of Housing, as soon as … [Read more...] about Towers, Dorm Road to be linked by stairs
Malibu shoppers strike out
Supermarket employees picket Vons, Pavilions, Albertsons and Ralphs stores across Southern California.By Rudabeh ShahbaziAssistant Perspectives Editor More than 70,000 employees and nearly 900 stores throughout Southern California have been affected by the first grocery workers’ strike in 25 years. The strike began Oct. 11 after nine hours of negotiations between the United … [Read more...] about Malibu shoppers strike out
Sigma Chi ditch derby after protest
Some students, faculty and staff object to the silhouette of a naked woman used on the Derby Days hats and shirts. By JJ Bowman Associate Editor Sigma Chi raised $3,500 for charity — and some controversy — during its annual “Derby Days” philanthropy event. The money went to Sigma Chi’s primary charity, the City of Hope cancer center. The controversy stemmed from shirts and … [Read more...] about Sigma Chi ditch derby after protest
Extra! Iceland sinks into Atlantic
By James Riswick News Editor Last week, a massive 8.2-level earthquake struck Japan. Luckily, the carnage usually associated with such disasters on the densely populated nation was avoided with only one death. One would think reporting these facts would be enough, but in great local news fashion, NBC 4 decided to spin it locally. “Will the earthquake in Japan affect the … [Read more...] about Extra! Iceland sinks into Atlantic




