By Jamilee LambertStaff Writer It seemed to be a repeat of the 2000 elections, except that the misrepresented votes were not from West Palm Beach, Fla. They were from London and Florence. The General Judicial Council of SGA decided to count the votes submitted by the two international program houses after the March 20 and 21 election was contested when it was revealed that … [Read more...] about Elections contested, concert schedule released
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Terror warning issued
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
Women wait for polo team
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
National & International
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
Competition heats up in Malibu City Council election
By Kielle LindseyStaff Writer On April 9, the residents of Malibu will make a crucial decision. They will vote to elect two new City Council members out of five possible candidates. This decision may have seemed easier several weeks ago when Malibu Mayor Joan House announced her approval of two candidates, John Wall and Beverly Taki. However, now she endorses a third: her … [Read more...] about Competition heats up in Malibu City Council election