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
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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
Google now imported for Shanghai students
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
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
Comedy show returns to Pep
Two years ago Pepperdine students had the opportunity to showcase their comedic talents at the "Last Comic Standing" competition. Now thanks to the revival efforts of senior Jeff Thompson and junior Luci Prosapio they will have the chance to do it again.During the event which will take place Friday April 9 in Elkins Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. 15 players will be given five minutes … [Read more...] about Comedy show returns to Pep