By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief First the administration was housed there. Then, when Thornton Administrative Center was built, the Communication division and the Department of Public Safety called it a temporary home. And now, 17 years after the Communication and Business divisions were promised new digs on the pad at the intersection of Seaver and Presidents’ drives, the … [Read more...] about The Center for Communication and Business
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Pepperdine’s controversial neighbor
Land Developer Brian Sweeney angers the Malibu community with plans to develop the land adjacent to the Malibu campus.By Jennifer MuirOnline Editor A land speculator who recently purchased 610 acres of the majestic mountains surrounding Pepperdine plans to build six homes on the property, tearing down part of a historical avocado grove and constructing a fire access road that … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s controversial neighbor
Crime report withheld
By Laurie BabinskiEditor in Chief Pepperdine University administrators recently decided to withhold information about an on-campus Spring Break sexual assault, despite state and federal laws that mandate the release of campus crime information in daily police logs open to public inspection. According to Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Mark Davis, the incident, which occurred during … [Read more...] about Crime report withheld
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
Coastal Commission controversy
By Celia Haight and Stacy HannayStaff Writers For 30 years, the California Coastal Commission has been planning and protecting the coastal zones for the state of California. In 1972 voters established the California Coastal Commission, and it became a permanent fixture in the state government in 1976. The goal over these 30 years has been to maintain the federally approved … [Read more...] about Coastal Commission controversy