ELIZABETH GUITENStaff Writer The rivalry between Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount University will extend off the courts and playing fields tomorrow with the launch of the Senior Challenge Web site. This year, Senior Challenge, which seeks to raise money for a gift to Pepperdine, will pit the senior classes from both schools against each other in an effort to get all soon-to-be … [Read more...] about Seniors challenge LMU, class
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Who can draw districts?
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?
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