Photo courtesy Juan Cruz MELISSA GIAIMO Assistant News Editor A two-passenger private airplane crashed in the Pacific on Tuesday just east of the Malibu Pier. The two passengers, unidentified middle-age males, sustained moderate head and chest injuries, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials. At 5:16 p.m., witnesses said they saw the plane flying unusually low, … [Read more...] about Plane plunges into Pacific, two men injured
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Paparazzi Task Force meets for second time
Lindsay Lopez The Regional Paparazzi Task Force continues to juggle paparazzi regulation with First Amendment rights. Malibu Mayor Pamela Conley Ulich and Los Angeles Councilman Dennis Zine led the second meeting of the Task Force on Thursday. Task Force members representing Los Angeles, Calabasas, Malibu, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills convened at the Malibu Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Paparazzi Task Force meets for second time
Drinking prompts new formal policy
Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor In response to alcohol consumption at fraternity formals, Student Affairs has tightened restrictions on drinking at all Pepperdine formals and dances. Under the policy, introduced last week, the university will prohibit overnight formals and dances; the venue must be within 75 miles of campus; a list of all attendees must be submitted and … [Read more...] about Drinking prompts new formal policy
Proposition 8 ad angers students, Pep intervenes
Jaimie FranklinAssistant Perspectives Editor Emotions ran high on the Pepperdine campus this week after a law professor appeared in a television ad released Monday opposing same-sex marriage. Law professor Richard Peterson appeared in a ProtectMarriage.com commercial urging California voters to “vote yes” on Proposition 8, which defines marriage as solely between a man and a … [Read more...] about Proposition 8 ad angers students, Pep intervenes
Gender disparity remains in politics
ASHLEY WELLINGNews Assistant When Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin proclaimed her intent to run alongside Senator John McCain, intensified to debate already taking place across the country regarding the role women play in politics. At a discussion panel, “Women, Politics and You,” held last Tuesday night, coupled with a luncheon earlier that day, four female Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Gender disparity remains in politics