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
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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
Fire strikes Malibu; 25 acres burn on Corral Canyon hills
By Joann Groff Assistant News Editor The sky seemed to burn in a wash of auburn, crimson and black. Snow slowly drifted to the ground and the air grew thick, not with the usual fog, but with smoke. Some students commented the Apocalypse had arrived in Malibu, but in reality, this otherworldly site was caused by wildfires as near as one-and-a-half miles from Pepperdine’s campus. … [Read more...] about Fire strikes Malibu; 25 acres burn on Corral Canyon hills
Fire hazard: So much to plug in, so little power
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