By Virginia Thomas News Assistant The black cords slither over his desktop, zapping life to his many electronic devices. One power strip steals life from another power strip, which is fed by a third power strip, in a tangled knot he affectionately refers to as “Medusa.” Whether he knows it or not, this anonymous freshman Dorm 7 resident is committing the same violation of the … [Read more...] about Fire hazard: So much to plug in, so little power
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Grocery lock-out finishes third week
The number of customers shopping at local supermarkets has increases as students, in particular, cross picket lines. By Kimiko L. Martinez Editor in Chief A picketer outside the Calabasas Albertson’s smiles a greeting as a customer approaches the entrance. “How are you doing?” she nods. The man shuffles past, pushing his cart while staring at the ground. A pair of women … [Read more...] about Grocery lock-out finishes third week
What is a minister?
Church of Christ’s definition of minister allows Pepperdine faculty and administrators to collect a substantial tax benefit under the “ministerial housing allowance.” By Joann Groff & Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editors When Pepperdine President Dr. Andrew K. Benton last year decided that Pepperdine should release its 990 tax forms, the Pepperdine community anxiously … [Read more...] about What is a minister?
Opponents of Measure M say it equals a blank check for unnecessary development.
By Luke Simpson Staff Writer Measure M is creating the most fearsome fight between neighbors Malibu has ever seen. Not all members of the Malibu community see this measure as a viable means to develop the city. The measure, which would provide the development of a sewage treatment facility, ball fields and a tax measure to support Malibu schools, is shrouded in major … [Read more...] about Opponents of Measure M say it equals a blank check for unnecessary development.
Southland students wait to hear from home
As wildfires rage across Southern California, many at Pepperdine have houses in serious danger. By Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editor With 18 deaths, 2,600 structures lost, an estimated $2 billion in damage and 634,000 acres burned, the wild fires raging across Southern California have caused President Bush to declare four counties as disaster areas and for Gov. Gray Davis to … [Read more...] about Southland students wait to hear from home