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HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer For most college students, laptops, which are lighter and more compact than ever, are becoming more of an everyday necessity and less of a luxury. While many students utilize their laptops for note-taking, others are distracted by the Internet’s many offerings, and teachers are left to decide whether the benefits outweigh the disadvantages in terms of … [Read more...] about Laptops become a nuisance

LISA BROOKSStaff Writer What is supposed to be wild and untouched land is going to pot. Last September, $28 million worth of marijuana plants were found by federal authorities in Malibu Creek State Park. The plants were removed by the Malibu/Lost Hills narcotics division. The investigation is now being conducted by federal authorities, according to Sgt. Ken Davidson of the … [Read more...] about Marijuana removed from Malibu, shifts to federal scrutiny

ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor When people think of the traditional role of a doctor, few would jump to think of the situation into which 1992 Pepperdine alumnus Paul Giboney has chosen to devote his time and expertise. Instead of a shiny hospital in a suburban neighborhood, Giboney spends his days serving those who cannot afford medical treatment in the inner city of Los … [Read more...] about Natural science alumnus aids needy 

HAYLEY LERCHNews Assistant A compromise has yet to be reached between the Santa Monica College Faculty Association, an independent union that represents full and part-time teachers, and the Santa Monica College District on the issue of wage increases for teachers. The dispute follows the 2005 approval of a 2 percent cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for administration and … [Read more...] about Santa Monica professors demand salary increases

BRITNEY MALONEYNews Assistant SGA passed a resolution to seek an increase the student programming fee from $45 a semester to $54 a semester at Wednesday night’s meeting, an increase of $18 for the school year. Dean of Students Mark Davis will bring the resolution to a finance committee within the Pepperdine administration that will make the final decision on the fee increase. … [Read more...] about Compromise reached for student fee increase