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The eclectic locale of families, settled retirees and surfers young and old that calls Malibu home is finally united behind a single cause: its ocean view. Though the Malibu City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a view preservation ordinance at its public meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, the council will not decide on the contentious restoration ordinance for up to six months. The … [Read more...] about Malibu City Council votes to protect scenic views

Provost Darryl Tippens interviewed for the provost position at Abilene Christian University (ACU) on March 8 and 9. As provost at Pepperdine, Tippens is the University’s chief academic officer. Although Tippens said he cannot say much about his opportunity at ACU at this point, he did make clear that he has not been actively looking for positions elsewhere. “I am frequently … [Read more...] about ACU considers Tippens for provost position

Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to cut $301.7 million from the Cal Grant system was rejected by a unanimous decision Wednesday. This decision came after thousands of students and faculty from the Golden State rallied at the capitol building in Sacramento. After listening to testimony from college students, an Assembly subcommittee voted 4-0 to reject the cuts to Cal Grants, a form … [Read more...] about Students head to Sacramento to lobby to save Cal Grant

Pepperdine law alumnus and former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was sentenced 14 years in jail in December of 2011 for crimes related to wire fraud, bribery, and public corruption. Today he begins his 14-year prison stay in Colorado and gave an odd farewell to the media and his supporters. Blagojevich is in the process of appealing his case. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine law alumnus Rod Blagojevich to begin prison sentence today