BRITTANY YEAROUTStaff Writer SGA has approved a new fund that aims to expedite and push their resolutions into action. In the past, resolutions have served as suggestions for the administration. The major debate of a two-hour budget meeting last night centered on the new resolution fund. The $4,000 resolution fund passed with a 14 to 10 vote. “SGA has not been as effective in … [Read more...] about Resolution fund added to budget
News
Aquarium builds shark pen
AIRAN SCRUBYStaff Writer There just weren’t enough sharks off the coast of Malibu this summer. The Monterey Bay Aquarium failed to catch a white shark this summer near Will Rogers State Beach in Malibu for its ongoing project to display white sharks to the public, as well as to study a live white shark in a controlled environment. “There’s very little known about the life of … [Read more...] about Aquarium builds shark pen
Lyon IP in final year
AUDREY REEDNews Editor Pepperdine International Programs announced its au revoir to the French language program in Lyon, France on Monday. Dean of International Programs Charles Hall cited both legal and financial problems as the cause for closure of the four-year-old program. The program will continue through the spring semester, and spots are still open. International … [Read more...] about Lyon IP in final year
$30M in pot found in park
MEREDITH RODRIGUEZAssistant News Editor Thirty million dollars worth of marijuana was removed from Malibu Creek State Park on Tuesday by the Lost Hills Sheriffs Department. The 28,000 marijuana plants that were spread along a half-mile stretch across the ridgeline in Malibu Creek State Park were found last week by helicopter, according to Sgt. Ken Davidson. The plants have … [Read more...] about $30M in pot found in park
Sewage floods dorm suite
SARA ROSNERStaff Writer Residents of Alpha dormitory were pungently surprised when sewage overflowed from the C-suite bathroom two weeks ago. Sewage started to flood the bathroom on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 14. Within 30 minutes, the sewage had overflowed into the suite hallway and two bedrooms, freshman and C-suite resident Ryan Phillips said. “It was so gross,” … [Read more...] about Sewage floods dorm suite