Graphic by Nate Barton I have friends from across the United States who enjoy the rain. They make a cup of their favorite coffee or tea, put on a cozy sweater and blanket and then sit on a covered porch and enjoy the atmosphere. They’ve created a wonderful memory of the rain that will last them a lifetime. Being from Los Angeles, this is not my experience at all. It's … [Read more...] about When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored
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Why Californians Pay More at the Pump
Photos and graphics by Cassandra Stephenson In a city known for its frequent bumper-to-bumper jams, getting stuck in traffic on the way to the daily grind is now likely costing LA drivers more than their time. Gas prices have been on the rise since Nov. 2017 when the new California gas tax — meant to pay for road repairs — increased the price per gallon by 12 cents. From … [Read more...] about Why Californians Pay More at the Pump
Alert Drops Combats Drowsy Driving
“I feel asleep” - three words that are harmless unless a person is behind the wheel. It was only a few years ago that junior Sierra Perry fell asleep at the wheel and nearly lost her life. “I just remember sitting there, oh my gosh, I literally just fell asleep,” Perry said. Perry is not the only victim of drowsy driving as the National Sleep Foundation reports 100,000 … [Read more...] about Alert Drops Combats Drowsy Driving
Solve the Calabasas Driving Issue
Art by Peau Porotesano Pepperdine should provide shuttles to Calabasas. There's no shortage of students who live off campus, particularly in Calabasas, especially with the more recent housing difficulties and Villa Malibu breaking up with Pepperdine by shutting its doors to students. It's nice to live in Calabasas. The rent is cheaper, the scenery is picturesque and my high … [Read more...] about Solve the Calabasas Driving Issue
‘Officer, Why Did You Pull Me Over?’
Image by Falon Opsahl Editor's Note: This article was originally published in a special section on race in the Graphic. I started teaching at Pepperdine in 1993. The cop who pulled me over recently was still in high school in that year. Occasionally, I enjoy teaching night classes at Pepperdine, especially if they include film. But I dread the prospect of being … [Read more...] about ‘Officer, Why Did You Pull Me Over?’
