Joann GroffNews Editor Graham Shea / Asst. PhotoDean Baird addresses students during September's open forum Seaver Dean David Baird has sent his official budget cut recommendations to the provost, and the document reflects something many members of the Pepperdine community didn’t expect to see — revisions. In February, Baird announced that $1.6 million would be collected from … [Read more...] about Voices heard; cuts revised
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Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class
Sarah CarrilloLiving Editor Judge Jim Gray, who is running for senator on the Libertarian ticket, recently visited Pepperdine to speak to students about his campaign and the “War on Drugs,” which is one of his main platforms. Gray, who is taking a year off from his job as a Superior Court judge, has also written a book titled “Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do … [Read more...] about Libertarian senate candidate Gray visits poli sci class
Hit and run victim wants help finding alleged perpetrator
Chris SegalNews Assistant The victim of a hit and run is asking Pepperdine students with any information to come forward. The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Sept. 18 close to midnight. Alessandra DeClario and her Mantel Great Dane, Annie, were hit by a car traveling toward Pacific Coast Highway on Latigo Canyon Road. DeClario … [Read more...] about Hit and run victim wants help finding alleged perpetrator
Students dive into local campaigns
Jen ClayStaff Writer Chris Wolff / Photo AssistantA collection of students watch in the Sandbar television area Sen. John Edwards facing off against Dick Cheney in the vice-presidential debate Oct. 5. Pepperdine students in Dr. Stanley Moore’s elections and campaigns political science class will make their own impression on the political landscape this year, and not just by … [Read more...] about Students dive into local campaigns
Props 68 and 70 inspire debate
Tony CarnelliStaff Writer Much has been publicized about Propositions 68 and 70, which involve Native American-run casinos and have been proposed to provide solutions to the state’s budget problems. Under federal law, California Indian tribes are considered to be sovereign nations. For that reason, tribes are not required to pay most federal, state or local taxes. The federal … [Read more...] about Props 68 and 70 inspire debate