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
Malibu bank robbery leaves deputy wounded
LAUREN MORTON-FARMERStaff Writer A police deputy is in critical condition after he was injured in pursuit of a man suspected of the armed robbery of Wells Fargo in Malibu last week. Motorcycle Deputy James Mulay was struck by the suspect’s car while he participated in a police chase near the 20000 block of Pacific Coast Highway. The incident occurred on Aug. 28th at 11 a.m., … [Read more...] about Malibu bank robbery leaves deputy wounded
Recent burglaries put security in spotlight
CAITLIN WHITEStaff Writer Public Safety statistics show that Pepperdine has a safe campus. For instance, in the 2004, there were only 19 burglaries in the entire year, compared to LMU, which had 33. Yet even on the most safe of campuses, crimes still occur. The three primary targets have been the School of Law, the Athletics Department and the Communication and Business … [Read more...] about Recent burglaries put security in spotlight