By Katie ClaryStaff Writer Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger will be sworn into office in 18 days. That gives Schwarzenegger the least amount of time in California history to decide who he will appoint to his new administration. Helping him in this endeavor is a 68-member team of business, community and academic leaders that Schwarzenegger unveiled three weeks ago, which the … [Read more...] about Governor-elect picks diverse group for transitional team
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Firing yet another volley at the Yanks
By James Riswick News Editor So George Steinbrenner’s Yankees got thumped by a cheap batch of fish. How incredibly gratifying that is for all of us “small market” fans forever irritated by the nonchalance Steinbrenner and the Yankees display as they go about winning. When the A’s, Twins, Red Sox and Cubs lost this year, the players and their fans shared a feeling of sadness … [Read more...] about Firing yet another volley at the Yanks
What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004
By James Riswick News Editor As the dust begins to settle from California’s whirlwind gubernatorial recall election, political analysts are predicting Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger’s victory over Gray Davis could send shock waves throughout the California Republican Party and even all the way to the White House. The Republican actor-turned-politician won a convincing … [Read more...] about What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004
Davis passes bills, appoints judges before leaving office
By Melissa Overbeck Staff Writer Gov. Gray Davis signed more than 884 bills into law and made more than 20 appointments to state courts and boards since losing the recall election, despite protests from Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Republican Party. The laws include some important changes in consumer privacy, gay rights and environmental protection. Davis acted in … [Read more...] about Davis passes bills, appoints judges before leaving office
Crime statistics show increase in DUIs
By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor The 2002 Pepperdine crime report is in, and not surprisingly, the campus looks as safe as ever. While skimming the short list of offenses, it becomes increasingly clear that the Department of Public Safety is cracking down — the number of arrests is on the rise. There were zero arrests recorded in the year 2000, despite almost 90 referrals … [Read more...] about Crime statistics show increase in DUIs