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
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Staff Editorial: Plan Financial Future Now
Art by Peau Porotesano It’s common for students to come to college with the dream that after graduation they’ll have a job, a trendy apartment and other success. If everything goes according to that plan, the job will cover all expenses, including the car and student loan payments, so there can be worry-free happy hour splurges with friends. But that is not every … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Plan Financial Future Now
Women’s Basketball splits home-road week
Photos by Joanna Cabalquinto Pepperdine Women’s Basketball split two games, defeating Portland on Thursday, Feb. 1, 83-79 for their eighth win, but fell to Pacific for the second time this season Saturday, Feb. 3, 84-73. Against Portland, junior forward Yasmine Robinson-Bacote led the offense with 31 points and posted a double-double with 10 rebounds. Senior guard Kim … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball splits home-road week
Pepperdine Dancers Take Flight
Pepperdine University’s Dance in Flight (DIF) is back and ready to take us to another dimension. Every year since 1993, DIF celebrates the art and expression of dance. Each show brings new challenges to find unity with new members joining and others graduating. Choreographer Michael Mossucco said every year as a choreographer, it is a different experience working with a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Dancers Take Flight
Pepp IT To Students: Don’t Be Lured By Phishing Emails
Graphics by Cassandra Stephenson The Pepperdine Information Security Office confirmed an email sent to a Pepperdine account Feb. 8 posing as a notification from Pepperdine Central Authentication Service was in fact a fraudulent attempt to gain sensitive password information. But according to Pepperdine Chief Information Security Officer Kim Cary, this isn’t anything new. … [Read more...] about Pepp IT To Students: Don’t Be Lured By Phishing Emails