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SHANNON URTNOWSKIEditor in Chief As temperatures and humidity continue to rise into October, one fact is clear — fire season is well underway. However, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Information Officer Sammy Padilla, the past 12 months have seen similar conditions. “Normally, our fire season is from September to January, but since the end of last year … [Read more...] about Fire season sparks extra precaution

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

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

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

KAYLA FERGUSONStaff Writer Internships, once reserved for the most motivated of students, are now becoming a necessity for professional success after college. “Internships provide the opportunity to apply insights gained from the classroom experience in the environment of a real world work setting, and then to compare that experience with peers in similar settings,” said Dean … [Read more...] about Internships necessary for success