CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer Of the eight initiatives that Californians will be voting on this fall, one seeks to amend the state constitution with a new redistricting plan. If passed by the voters, Proposition 77 would change the way that California voting districts are reapportioned. The federal census measures the population of California every 10 years, and district … [Read more...] about Who can draw districts?
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What drugs will be discounted?
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?
Can regulation ensure power?
MICHAEL FRENCHStaff Writer One of the more complicated issues on the special ballot will be Proposition 80. It is a bill that, if passed, will regulate how Californians obtain energy. It would do five things. First, the bill would ensure that electric companies use renewable energy sources for 20 percent of their energy. It would also cause an increasing number of energy … [Read more...] about Can regulation ensure power?
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
SGA forms committees
BRITTANY YEAROUTNews Assistant Student Government Asso-ciation members created committees to address student issues and spoke to a Public Safety representative about parking. This weekend SGA officials will hold a retreat with a surprise location for the senators and presidents. The committees all pertain to issues that SGA members said matter to students. They involve the … [Read more...] about SGA forms committees