KELSEY MAYSStaff Writer They have names like The Golden Palace, The Grand Casino and Poker Room. There are flashing lights, jackpot displays and chintzy background jazz. The money is real and so are the players. There is no Strip outside, though. No cocktail waitresses, sunrise taxicabs or smoldering ashtrays. Unless you smoke in front of your computer, that is. These places … [Read more...] about Jackpots, jazz only a click away
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Intersection of church and school
CRYSTAL LUONGNews Editor In the 19th century, religious divisions sparked a unifying movement. The result: the Church of Christ. In the 20th century, a spiritual commitment established the intersection of religion and academics. The result: Pepperdine University. Now, into the 21st century, the pairing of the Church of Christ and higher education provokes continued … [Read more...] about Intersection of church and school
Decision strips tenure, rank
Crystal LuongNews Editor Stirring speculation and discussion among the community, Dr. Ronald Fagan will resume instruction in the fall — stripped of tenure status and reduced in rank, from professor to associate professor of sociology. Although fully employed, Fagan has been absent from the classroom since last semester pending a grievance hearing and decisions about his … [Read more...] about Decision strips tenure, rank
Gas prices soar above average
Micheal AlahouzosStaff Writer Charlie’s Union, the 76 station on Pacific Coast Highway and Webb Way, passed the once-unthinkable $3 mark for regular unleaded gas Friday, March 18, charging $3.05 per gallon at self-serve pumps. Charlie’s Union is part of a growing situation in Malibu according to Gaspricewatch.com, a Web site that archives the nation’s highest and lowest gas … [Read more...] about Gas prices soar above average
Power loss is linked to Pep
Meredith RodriguezNews Assistant In the midst of a Malibu-wide blackout, to where would a Seaver student turn? Why, to Malibu Yo, of course — where else? Half-a-dozen Pepperdine students ate ice cream in the dark after a blackout hit Malibu from John Tyler to Webb Way, at 8:24 p.m. yesterday. The shortage was caused by weather damage to one of the SoCal Edison lines, … [Read more...] about Power loss is linked to Pep