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
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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
GRE length and format to be altered
Kaplan will change the GRE format to prohibit cheaters and make the test a better predictor of student success in graduate school. BRITNEY MALONEYStaff Writer Juniors and seniors thinking about taking the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) should consider taking it soon, according to officials at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Starting in October 2006, there will be … [Read more...] about GRE length and format to be altered
Pep participates in AIDS Walk
DAVID KOB Staff Writer More than 26,000 people participated in the annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles, on Sunday, Oct. 16, Southern California’s largest fund-raising event benefiting AIDS service organizations in Los Angeles County. Celebrities, companies and non-profit organizations joined together to raise $3.2 million for AIDS awareness, an increase of more than $300,000 from … [Read more...] about Pep participates in AIDS Walk
Gov. sinks in poll ratings
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer Though Gov. Arnold Schwarzen egger hopes to be back for a second term in office, recent polls suggest that Californians may be saying “hasta la vista” to their celebrity governor. Schwarzenegger’s approval rating stands at 31 percent, according to a San Jose State University poll taken in September, a new low for the body-building actor turned … [Read more...] about Gov. sinks in poll ratings