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KARLA NISHIZAKIstaff writer The city of Malibu is preparing residents for the case of a tsunami by creating a preparedness plan, informing citizens of the chances and consequences of such a disaster.   “We’re one of the first cities to do this on the coast,” said Brad Davis, coordinator of emergency preparedness at Malibu City Hall about the city's tsunami report. The report … [Read more...] about Malibu plans for disaster

JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer After two years of discussion, the university is still without a new ethics statement, Provost and committee member Darryl Tippens said. A committee of university administrators will revise the final draft before the end of the term, when it will then be handed over to President Andrew K. Benton and the Board of Regents, Tippens said. Tippens, … [Read more...] about Broader ethics statement still being pursued  

ALICIA YOUNGStaff Writer Within five minutes, the population in Elkins Auditorium grew from a few lonely students to more than 300. The reason? Patricia Heaton. As the honorary chair of Feminists for Life of America, Heaton spent Monday night presenting a bi-partisan discussion on abortion to an audience of Pepperdine students seeking Convo- credit and a chance to hear a … [Read more...] about Pro-life TV mom discusses abortion

AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor Underprivileged preschoolers were met with games, bounce houses, a fire truck and smiling Pepperdine volunteers Tuesday for Jumpstart for a Day. “It gives the kids an opportunity to see a life outside of their world,” junior and Jumpstart Corps member Rebekah Adams said. Adams and 105 other Pepperdine students, volunteer to spend time with preschoolers … [Read more...] about Jumpstart A day to play

HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant Not only is Malibu home to Pepperdine students and posh movie stars, but the wildlife that inhabit Malibu Lagoon add to the city’s eclectic population. These creatures are the focus of the plan to restore Malibu Lagoon. The $3 million project, which will begin in fall at the earliest, calls for the creation of three bird islands and an improved water … [Read more...] about Lagoon restoration set to begin this fall