TIFF WELLSStaff Writer Debates continue over propositions 78 and 79, which are dueling drug discount initiatives. If pharmaceutical firms have their way, Prop. 78 will pass, and if consumer and labor groups have their way, Prop. 79 will too. Prop. 78, also known as Cal Rx, would establish a new state drug discount. This would reduce the cost that some Californians would have … [Read more...] about What drugs will be discounted?
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Disasters’ impacts survive
Hurricane Katrina is in the past, but there is still a need for long-term aid. Pepperdine students continue to particpate in disaster relief efforts for the Gulf Coast region. ANNA KINGStaff Writer It's been 60 days since Hurricane Katrina changed so many people's lives. Pepperdine students, faculty and staff have helped start the path toward recovery for those people both in … [Read more...] about Disasters’ impacts survive
Huge quake to hit within 30 years
MARCHELLE MCCONNELLStaff Writer Monday’s four minor earthquakes of 1.9 and 2.3 magnitudes west of Chatsworth, 3.0 magnitude near Snata Monica and of 1.4 magnitude west of Wrightwood reminded Southern California residents of a recent U.S. Geological Survey predicting that a 7.5 magnitude earthquake will hit Malibu in the next 30 years. With the diversity of Pepperdine students … [Read more...] about Huge quake to hit within 30 years
Thorpe testifies in Congress
A senior tells her life story and experience with the Upward Bound program in hopes of getting funds for the non-profit. HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer Pepperdine senior Trinity Thorpe stood before the U.S. Senate last spring and delivered an address regarding her involvement with the Upward Bound program. Thorpe, who grew up in different foster homes and did not plan on attending … [Read more...] about Thorpe testifies in Congress
Major design plans unfold
Renovations of some of the oldest buildings and five new classrooms on main campus have been slated. SARA ROSNERStaff Writer Does beauty come with age? Pepperdine may not think so. The university is considering giving the 33-year-old campus a major facelift that would include renovation and construction on the Seaver campus and the creation of a new athletics facility. On … [Read more...] about Major design plans unfold