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C’Lesa KayStaff Writer Pepperdine’s office of Disability Services has hired a new director, Tammy Selby, to provide equal opportunities for students with physical and learning disabilities. On April 5, Selby will have been director for four months and she has been tremendously busy learning the details of her job description and doing everything in her power to aid the disabled … [Read more...] about Pep hires Tammy Selby as a new Disability Services director

Elise Acker and Anna WebberStaff Writers Despite a large group of supporters for the incumbents’ party, the atmosphere was tense at Taverna Tony’s on April 11. Councilmember Sharon Barovsky was anxious that challenger John Mazza might win her seat on the Council. With libations flowing, Barovsky was restless after the arrival of the first count. The absentee ballots revealed … [Read more...] about Malibu city council meets at election night

Tera deVroedeStaff Writer The International Justice Mission, a Christian, non-profit organization dedicated to helping the abused and oppressed, is now involved in the 20-year war in Uganda thanks to three young film-makers. President and founder of IJM, Gary Haugen, stresses the importance of human rights movements like these. IJM is, "A human rights agency that rescues … [Read more...] about IJM dedicated to help Uganda

Shelby Woods and Jessica MerturiStaff Writers After Jo Giese’s dog died, she planted a garden, and when her husband died she started to landscape Malibu, one of Giese’s friends observed. Giese, previously a resident of Venice, has a successful history in making Southern California a little greener. It all began when Giese helped plant trees to enhance the area around her Venice … [Read more...] about The Malibu Green Machine makes the city greener

Kristen RobertsonStaff Writer Thousands of children and adults will be sleeping on the streets on April 29 all across the United States. They all have homes and beds and blankets and refrigerators full of food, but they have all chosen to give that all up for one night. These men, women, boys and girls have decided they are going to give up the comforts so prevalent here so … [Read more...] about The Invisible Children recognizes reality of Uganda