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Competition heats up in Malibu City Council election

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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

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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

Looking  beyond the glassy surface

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Christina Littlefield “Free your mind, and the rest will follow.” I don’t usually make a habit of quoting from En Vogue, but this time the girls have the right idea. In the past few weeks, the Graphic has printed several controversial stories, such as junior Liorah Stuchiner’s decision to pose nude in Playboy, the university’s decision to discontinue selling condoms in the … [Read more...] about Looking  beyond the glassy surface

Ahmanson Ranch causes controversy

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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

GSBM dean search ends

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By Massiel Ladron DeGuevaraStaff Writer The nationwide search for a new dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management is finally over. The position has been offered to and accepted by Dr. Linda Livingstone, the associate dean for graduate programs at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Livingstone was invited to visit Pepperdine’s School of Business and Management … [Read more...] about GSBM dean search ends