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By Laurie Babinski and JJ BowmanEditor in Chief and Staff Writer A U.S. government terrorist alert struck uncomfortably close to one of Pepperdine’s homes yesterday when the State Department said Americans in Florence, Italy, should be on heightened alert for possible Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. The U.S. government’s warning specifically mentioned “civilian targets” and … [Read more...] about Terror warning issued

By Lauren GustusSports Editor A new Division I women’s sports team may soon join the Pepperdine pantheon of athletic successes, but funding difficulties have prevented a definite timetable for the program’s arrival. “We shouldn’t begin a sport unless it can be properly funded,” Director of Athletics Dr. John Watson said of efforts to launch a women’s water polo team at … [Read more...] about Women wait for polo team

Fate of child prodigy not yet determined DENVER, Colorado — The fate of an 8-year-old “genius” is up in the air as his mother is fighting for custody of the celebrity child. Elizabeth Chapman, 29, is hoping that social workers will recommend that the boy be returned to her at a hearing next month, after avoiding abuse and neglect charges by admitting she’d created an … [Read more...] about National & International

By Jennifer BaikAssistant News Editor Competition is a vital part of life, but has it gone too far this past week among candidates running for student government? According to members on SGA’s election panel, there have been incidents reported to the General Judicial Council during campaigning week that involved alleged abuses of campaign rules such as the disappearance or … [Read more...] about Integrity of several candidates questioned in this year’s elections

By Erica DementStaff Writer The scenic drive down Pacific Coast Highway is a perk of living in Malibu, but there are those times when traffic makes it a lot more like a chore. Especially heading to Santa Monica in the morning or through the canyon in the afternoon. That traffic is one of the major issues in a searing battle between supporters and opponents of Washington Mutual … [Read more...] about Ahmanson Ranch causes controversy