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 By Massiel Ladron DeGuevara Staff Writer The Student Government Association plans to have a pilot program for Safe Rides up and running by the end of this semester. Safe Rides is a program that, if put into effect, will offer taxi rides to students from a bar or party to their residency. The program is not designed, however, to take students to a party or bar or to take them … [Read more...] about Plans are made for future designated driver program

 By J. Douglas Stevens Staff Writer Need a Ride? Want one more glimpse of that great sunset first? No problem. Waves shuttles will now be making two additional trips around downtown Seaver at 6:05 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. for all book-toting pedestrians who would otherwise have to walk. “Extending shuttle hours has been a topic of discussion for several months, but the decision was … [Read more...] about Waves shuttles add extra night runs

 By Kimiko L. Martinez Assistant News Editor Stuff happens. It’s unavoidable. Crime is a part of everyday life. While national surveys have shown that violent crimes and property crimes have been steadily declining over the years, a growing sense of security may be opening opportunities for crimes here and abroad. Just last month, students at Pepperdine’s villa in Florence, … [Read more...] about Students should be prepared for crime

By Sarah CarrilloStaff Writer Heated debate filled Pepperdine’s School of Law Wednesday night as four legal professionals discussed the controversy between fighting terrorism and protecting civil liberties. The lecture, “Combating Terrorism and the Impact on Civil Liberties,” focused on the loss of rights after Sept. 11 and featured renowned scholars Abraham Sofaer, Robert … [Read more...] about Terrorism strikes blow at personal freedom

 By Jami Lambert Staff Writer The largest non-governmental landowner in the Santa Monica Mountains just got a bit bigger. The Mountains Restoration Trust recently purchased a 417-acre tract of land in Tuna Canyon. This land, located between Malibu Canyon and Topanga Canyon, is valued at nearly $13 million. It will connect 1,659 acres that were purchased last year by the state … [Read more...] about Tuna Canyon extended