Photos by Vernie CovarrubiasOne individual’s passion is the driving force behind all planning, funding and management operations at the Malibu Community Labor Exchange (MCLE).Since the organization opened in 1993, Center Director Oscar Mondragón has been connecting people looking for work with people looking to hire on a daily basis. The MCLE serviced 3,272 workers … [Read more...] about One-Man-Run Nonprofit Provides Opportunity for Thousands
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2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine's Campus Safety and Fire Safety Report for 2018 reveal two incidents of rape reportedly occurred on campus last year.The Department of Public Safety published the report Oct. 1, with details regarding campus fire safety systems and statistics concerning reported crimes on all Pepperdine campuses.Under a federal statute known as the Clery Act, … [Read more...] about 2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine
Sophisticated Credit Card Scams Target Younger Audience
New Bank of America digital CVV debit/Visa card. Photo courtesy of Reddit. Credit card fraud is not only one of the fastest-growing types of fraud but also one of the most difficult to prevent. IT Senior Client Tech Analyst Sara Fernandez does not frequent gas stations, notorious for credit card skimmers, because she has an electric car. So when she opened her personal … [Read more...] about Sophisticated Credit Card Scams Target Younger Audience
SGA Denounces Hate Speech and Homophobia
Poster by Mary BuffaloeThe Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution Wednesday, Oct. 23, which denounces hate speech and homophobia on campus. The resolution was brought forward by Senior Sen. Daniel Iturri, who said this particular issue motivated him to get involved in student government.SGA Members met in the TAC boardroom to discuss the resolution. Photo by … [Read more...] about SGA Denounces Hate Speech and Homophobia
Caruso Gives $50 M to Law School
Photos by Lindsey Sullivan | Rick J. Caruso announces his donation to the law school to provide student scholarships. Rick J. Caruso, law school alumnus of 1983, donated $50 million to the law school Wednesday, Oct. 23 and will help raise an additional $50 million in endowment funds over the next decade.The law school will be renamed the Rick J. Caruso School of Law in honor of … [Read more...] about Caruso Gives $50 M to Law School