After years of debate, the Ranch land has been saved to preserve more than 2,800 acres of pristine environmental refuge. By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor A $150 million deal has ended the battle lasting more than a decade between environmentalists and Washington Mutual developers. The massive housing project proposed by Washington Mutual in Ahmanson Ranch planned to … [Read more...] about Ahmanson development halted to protect wildlife
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Argentina students give back to their new nation
The Waves from Pepperdine’s Buenos Aires program participated in two events that served their communities. One was familiar, the other was a little more muddy. By Audrey Reed Overseas Correspondent BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — The childhood story of “The Three Little Pigs” brings together the volunteer efforts at Pepperdine Buenos Aires – houses and pigs. Two service learning … [Read more...] about Argentina students give back to their new nation
Riswick is, like, so not nice to hot pop stars
By Britney Spears (But really by James Riswick, News Editor) It may surprise you, but I am a frequent reader of the Graphic. I have, like, always enjoyed your big pictures. Pepperdine’s name is also kinda like Pepsi who I’m a spokesperson for. Well not any more, that dang Shakira has taken my place and she doesn’t even speak English good. I’m writing this column response to … [Read more...] about Riswick is, like, so not nice to hot pop stars
Malibu land owner sued for building golf course
By Jenny Gutierrez Staff Writer Malibu mogul A. Jerrold Perenchio has been making headlines recently in Los Angeles because of a lawsuit filed against him by a local environmental group regarding his 10-acre pitch-and-putt golf course he built in Malibu in 1982 on his own property. The Wetlands Action Network (WAN), a locally based nonprofit organization dedicated to the … [Read more...] about Malibu land owner sued for building golf course
Student killed in car crash
Pepperdine senior David “Davy” Jones died Wednesday after a car accident on Malibu Canyon Road Monday morning. By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor On a day that opened with soft rain and dark clouds, and closed with bright lightning, Pepperdine said goodbye to one of its own forever. Senior David “Davy” Jones died Wednesday following a head-on collision in Malibu Canyon … [Read more...] about Student killed in car crash