Budget cuts cancel key NASA upgrades WASHINGTON — After relentless pressure to cut costs since 1990, NASA scrapped hundred of millions of dollars in safety upgrades for the space shuttle program. The cuts canceled efforts to modernize equipment and laid off thousands of workers performing maintenance or safety inspections. The loss of Columbia nearly two weeks ago followed … [Read more...] about National&International
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(Feb. 4-10) 2/04/03 • 10:41 • Burglary Location: Tyler Campus Center Summary: A staff member reported the theft of university property from the computer store. Case referred to DPS investigations. 2/04/03 • 14:12 • Information Report Location: Tyler Campus Center Summary: A student reported a concern regarding another student. Case referred to DPS investigations. 2/04/03 … [Read more...] about Public Safety Report
Radio remains silent
By Faith LynnAssistant Photography Editor After nearly 18 months of filing paperwork and nail-biting deadlines, Pepperdine’s radio station is still not quite ready to broadcast. Organizers of KWVS 101.5 FM have asked that a request for a broadcasting permit be filed with the Federal Communications Commission so that they can finally get on the airwaves. Director of … [Read more...] about Radio remains silent
Safe Rides starts slow
By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor A long-awaited and hard-fought-for safety program on campus has experienced some initial growing pains. Ever since Student Government Association President Ben Elliott unveiled the Safe Rides program at the Jan. 15 Convocation, it has been one of the most talked about SGA programs on campus. Besides offering considerable discounts on taxi … [Read more...] about Safe Rides starts slow
SGA: Lack of quorum keeps BSU from event funds
By Crystal LuongNews Assistant In a rare situation, the Student Government Association failed to have a quorum to pass resolutions on the table at the weekly meeting Wednesday night. The resolutions to be presented before the floor were from the Rotoract Club and the Black Student Union. The Black Student Union had a resolution to seek SGA support for their M&M’s Soul … [Read more...] about SGA: Lack of quorum keeps BSU from event funds