Google in an effort to avoid the censorship requirements of the Chinese government began redirecting its users to its search engine in Hong Kong on Monday March 22. This action angered Chinese officials who claimed Google had violated an agreement to abide by the government's laws regarding censorship. This is the latest in an ongoing controversy between Google and the Chinese … [Read more...] about Google now imported for Shanghai students
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Students pop pills to keep their focus
The end of a semester can be stressful time for college students as it brings a flurry of project deadlines and all-night exam cram sessions. A stroll through Payson Library during late April will reveal frazzled undergraduates packed into every available corner of the structure.These students may abbreviate sleep meals and social interaction devoting all available time and … [Read more...] about Students pop pills to keep their focus
Authorities find charge Point Dume suspect
A man has been arrested and charged with the March 12 attempted rape of a female jogger at Point Dume State Park.Christian Marcus Verdin31 was charged with assault to commit rape robbery grand theft auto and assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday at Van Nuys Superior Court according to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Department.Verdin was taken into custody at his parents' … [Read more...] about Authorities find charge Point Dume suspect
Health Center helps smokers quit
Although the Student Health Center (SHC) has long supported students who want to kick their smoking addictions through a cessation program this year senior Eli Sayegh has worked alongside Jennifer Whitlock an SHC physician's assistant to make the program more affordable. Sayegh's belief that smoking is a problem on campus prompted this action on his part. According to Sayegh no … [Read more...] about Health Center helps smokers quit
Controversial tenure decisions mobilize students
Students are widely discussing the decision to deny tenure to two popular professors.Dr. Stella Erbes a professor of teacher education and political science professor Dr. Alexander Diener advanced to the final round of tenure review before the decisions would have reached the Board of Regents. According to administrators in all but two cases in the previous 25 years candidates … [Read more...] about Controversial tenure decisions mobilize students