Rep. Henry A. Waxman’s retirement announcement has left an opening in the 33rd Congressional District of California. The official press release published today on Waxman’s government website. Waxman’s announcement comes in the wake of a recent leadership shake up in California politics. On Jan. 7, Sherriff Lee Baca revealed his plan to retire. Additionally, in 2012, third … [Read more...] about Waxman’s Retirement Sparks Twitter Reaction
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Waxman to Retire
Congressman Henry Waxman announced his decision not to seek reelection on Jan. 30. A senior Democrat from California, Waxman has represented the 33rd congressional district since 1974 and held his position for 20 terms. “In 1974, I announced my first campaign for Congress. Today, I am announcing that I have run my last campaign. I will not seek reelection and will leave … [Read more...] about Waxman to Retire
Law prof. creates bar passage calculator
Associate Professor of Law Robert Anderson IV has created a calculator that can predict aspiring lawyers’ chances of passing the bar examination in hopes of raising awareness regarding the difficulty of different states’ bars. In order to predict someone’s chance of passing the bar, the calculator considers LSAT score, law school class rank, law school ranking and bar … [Read more...] about Law prof. creates bar passage calculator
California Grown: ‘Malibu Farm Cafe’
Two Pepperdine alumni manage new pier eatery Photos by Whitney Ashton Helene Henderson’s Malibu Farm began in 2011 as an onsite catering company. The Farm’s first dinner party consisted of 67 people. Fast-forward to Aug. 2013, and the company popular for their pop-up meals is now a fixture on the Malibu pier serving hundreds of customers per day. “It sounds funny to … [Read more...] about California Grown: ‘Malibu Farm Cafe’
Clery act reveals Malibu campus crime statistics
WHAT HAPPENED Officials at both USC and Occidental College have admitted to underreporting the number of sexual assault cases over the past few years. According to the Los Angeles Times, “Occidental is now under investigation for violations of the Clery Act. Students at USC have filed a complaint alleging Clery violations that federal investigators have yet to act on. In … [Read more...] about Clery act reveals Malibu campus crime statistics
