BRITNEY MALONEYNews Assistant Law schools around the country are seeing a considerable decrease in applicants so far this year. By early this month, the number of people who applied to law school in the United States was 60,397, down 10 percent from last year, according to Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Pepperdine School of Law is no exception. The deadline for Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Economy causes fall in law school applications
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Homecoming begins
ANNA KINGAssistant News Editor As one of the most anticipated and well-attended events of the school year, Pepperdine Homecoming’s theme, “Meet me in Malibu,” summarizes the energy that is created when students and alumni come together for a weekend of orange and blue infused celebration. In addition to the events coordinated by the Greek organizations and the multitude of … [Read more...] about Homecoming begins
L.A.’s religious diversity abounds
AMY LARSONStaff Writer In the constantly shifting cultural world that students now live in, even within the Christian world the style of church is changing, and nontraditional churches are growing rapidly among the American population. One church within the Christian faith, Mosaic, meets in four different places each Sunday, including a Los Angeles night club and a Beverly … [Read more...] about L.A.’s religious diversity abounds
Laptops become a nuisance
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
Marijuana removed from Malibu, shifts to federal scrutiny
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