Special Publications

DENJA CHASSEStaff Writer “The health of a nation depends on the health of its women.” These words by Dr. Leo Lagasse embody the fundamental beliefs by which Medicine for Humanity operates. Medicine for Humanity is a non-profit organization, soon to be headquartered in Encino and currently located in Malibu. Co-founded by Lagasse, the organization is committed to cervical cancer … [Read more...] about Medicine for Humanity

DALLAS COOKStaff Writer “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.” This lesson from Matthew 25:35 taught by Jesus is the foundation for the Community Outreach Ministry led by the University Church of Christ. Last June, 20 members from the UCC felt a calling from God to do something more, said seven-year church member Dr. John Jones. The committee met and began … [Read more...] about University Church extends Community Outreach

DALLAS COOKStaff Writer A familiar name will face is leaving office, but she will not be out of the public view long: Assembly Member Fran Pavley, who is leaving office because of term limits, has decided to run for the California state senate. Schoolteacher, mayor, state legislator, and now a candidate for the 2008 state senatorial race, Pavley of Agoura Hills has made a name … [Read more...] about Local politician gears up for state senate race

MICHAEL FRENCHStaff Writer Pepperdine’s College Republicans are gearing up for the primary election season, which begins in earnest this spring. Riding on the heals of last year’s presidential and congressional victories, the College Republicans are enthusiastically ready to step up to the plate again this year and let the university know they are here to make a difference. … [Read more...] about College Republicans

BRITTANY PICKENSStaff Writer Watching the Miss U.S.A. Pageant at home in Baltimore with her mom and two sisters, Ashley Jay never imagined she would one day compete and win the title of Miss Malibu. Participating in a pageant was a far off dream of hers, but it didn’t become reality until this past summer. It began when Jay noticed a flyer advertising for Miss Malibu while she … [Read more...] about Miss Malibu