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Defending the shameless enthusiast

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Take it from someone who avidly collects The New Yorker, has rare 19th-century editions of Shakespeare and Tennyson on her bookshelf and has seen just about every Rolling Stones documentary ever made — at a certain point, enthusiasm is looked upon with skepticism or disapproval. If you are a Millennial enthusiast, a good number of people will cynically assume you’re some kind … [Read more...] about Defending the shameless enthusiast

Malibu crime rate increased by 24 percent

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In a 100-page report published last week by the LA County Sheriff’s Department, 2012 crime statistics indicate that while LA County has the lowest homicide rate since the 1960s, Malibu’s crime rate actually increased by 24 percent. According to Malibu Patch, much of the increase was due to theft, with larceny and burglary being the most common. Overall, the Lost Hills … [Read more...] about Malibu crime rate increased by 24 percent

Expert aids campus safety

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In the wake of a national conversation about gun control and mental illness, Dr. Gene Deisinger addressed an audience containing DPS officers, International Programs staff and directors at the Disability Services Office Tuesday afternoon on campus safety in higher education. “You’ve heard I’m both a clinical psychologist and a cop,” Deisinger said jokingly. “When people engage … [Read more...] about Expert aids campus safety

DPS reports: Part II

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INCIDENTS - SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES   Date: Jan 10, 2013-Thursday at 15:50 Case Number: 13-00031 Location:  PRESIDENT'S DRIVE Summary:  UNIVERSITY STUDENT WAS APPROACHED BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON AND WAS ASKED "WHERE IS THE PARTY". PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS RESPONDED TO INVESTIGATE BUT WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE INDIVIDUAL. Disposition:  Referred to … [Read more...] about DPS reports: Part II