Tiffany BrownStaff Writer DANIEL JOHNSON/Art EditorLIGHTIN UP: Max, 24, friend of Pepperdine senior Ryan Johnston, takes a cigarette break on the sand in front of his friend’s home in Malibu. Max, who is visiting from Germany, said he does not understand the new laws restricting smoking, and he’s glad Johnston lives on a private beach. Ah, a day at the beach. In Malibu, … [Read more...] about Put it out: Local law bans beach smoking
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Thefts plague Comm PCs
Twelve replacement computers are stolen off their carrier truck en route to campus CRYSTAL LUONGAssistant News Editor Is it a curse or a negative sign of the times and society? Repeated theft has daunted the Center for Communication and Business’ computers, and heightened security plans are in action to prevent future incidents. Campus staff received notice that 12 … [Read more...] about Thefts plague Comm PCs
Summer face-lift transforms campus
MAYA MINWARYStaff Writer GRAHAM SHEA/ASSISTANT Photo EditorREPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS: Construction on Smothers Theatre began in late June and will continue until mid-September. Other campus improvements include new road signs and refurbishment of the Lovernich apartments. While students were away for summer vacation, the Pepperdine campus was busy receiving a few changes. … [Read more...] about Summer face-lift transforms campus
Graphic staff attends Dallas ACP conference
By Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editor Twenty-three members of Pepperdine’s Student Publications traveled to Dallas last Wednesday to participate in the 82nd annual National Student Media Convention. The convention was sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, College Media Advisers and Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. More than 2,600 representatives from colleges and … [Read more...] about Graphic staff attends Dallas ACP conference
Ahmanson development halted to protect wildlife
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