By Katie Clary and Mielissa Overbeck Staff Writers Measure M opponents gathered at Granita Restaurant Tuesday night, waiting to hear the results of the vote. Just shy of midnight, the restaurant erupted in cheers as the results were announced. The group rushed to congratulate Ozzie Silna and Richard Carrigan, the campaign leaders against Measure M. “That’s 100 percent. We … [Read more...] about Measure M fails with 58 percent ‘no’ vote
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Pepperdine re-examines smoking policy
Dean of student Affairs Dr. Mark Davis says the biggest problem so far has been the lack of communication between administration and students. By JJ Bowman & Renee Ramirez Associate Editor and Staff Writer The Princeton Review may not consider Pepperdine among the nation’s trendiest schools, but when it comes to smoking cigarettes this university is following the national … [Read more...] about Pepperdine re-examines smoking policy
Car crash takes young man’s leg, not his spirit
After drunk driving accident, Oaks Christian junior returns to his school and church. By JJ Bowman Associate Editor The sight of an injured student returning to the stands of a high school football game to wild cheers and a standing ovation may be cliché in the movies. For Oaks Christian student Michael Rivas, a junior, who received such an ovation weeks after losing his leg … [Read more...] about Car crash takes young man’s leg, not his spirit
Sigma Nu ‘Talent for Life’ inspires, entertains crowd
Brain trauma victim Ryan Corbin, an alumnus and former Sigma Nu president, returns for charity event. By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Sigma Nu kicked off its first Talent for Life philanthropy event Monday in a show that had its share of silly moments — as well as its dose of seriousness — to a full house in Elkins Auditorium, which benefited its philanthropy, Ryan’s Reach. … [Read more...] about Sigma Nu ‘Talent for Life’ inspires, entertains crowd
Fashioning a cause
Delta Delta Delta raises money for cancer research at annual philanthropy. By Mary Wisniewski Staff Writer Clowns strutting by the fountain. Children throwing wet sponges at guys squatting behind a bikini cutout. Streamers and balloons smothering Elkins Auditorium were just some of the sights you’d see walking in and around Joslyn Plaza Oct. 25. Not exactly your typical … [Read more...] about Fashioning a cause