The mayor of L.A. moves to take over school district; state law poses challenge. SHANNON URTNOWSKILiving Editor Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa made a controversial proposal, which was brought to the state’s attention one year ago, to take control of the Los Angeles Unified School District. His initial proposal to gain full power over district operations was quickly shot … [Read more...] about Mayor’s school takeover may prove unlawful
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News Feed irks users, causes Facebook rift
New features display activities on Facebook to network of friends. Some call the feed too intrusive. RYAN HAGENStaff Writer Facebook’s new face had some students closing the book on the site—which for some was like pulling the plug on a good friend. The site’s decision to announce profile changes to all of a users’ friends through a News Feed and Mini Feed proved massively … [Read more...] about News Feed irks users, causes Facebook rift
Volunteers step forward to help their community
More than a thousand volunteers lend their time for various causes in the greater Los Angeles area Saturday. KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer Paul Clark/Photo Editor On Sept. 9th Pepperdine students continued a tradition of service to impact neighboring communities. From Ventura to Los Angeles County 1,300 students, staff, faculty and alumni participated in the 18th annual Step … [Read more...] about Volunteers step forward to help their community
Attacks commemorated
Special guests join the university community to remember Sept. 11 with ceremonies at the Heroes’ Garden. JAIMIE FRANKLIN Staff Writer The Pepperdine community took time Monday to remember the events of Sept. 11 with guest speaker Deena Burnett, the widow of Pepperdine alumnus and Flight 93 passenger Thomas Burnett. The day began as students gathered in Stauffer Chapel for a … [Read more...] about Attacks commemorated
Dinner and a smile
Cindy Cordner laughs through her day to brighten students’ mealtimes and add character to campus life. RACHEL SACHERStaff Writer Paul Clark/Photo Editor She’s the friendly face that Pepperdine students line up to talk to, although they don’t have much of a choice. She is Cindy Cordner, the service employee in the Cafe who knows virtually every student’s name as well as what … [Read more...] about Dinner and a smile