Staff editorial Cruisin’ PCH on a sunny 75-degree Southern California afternoon; ocean is sparking, soft breeze blowing, and to top it off, your best mix is blasting as you sing at the top of your lungs – perfect. Suddenly, something goes terribly wrong as an annoying clicking ends the moment and Britney keeps repeating herself over and over, at remarkable speeds — the CD is … [Read more...] about KWVS: please, less metal in the mix
U.S. should look to Swiss for Iraq solutions
ASHTON ELLISStaff Writer The main problems facing Iraq are ethno-religious, economic and the structure of its government. Thankfully, these are not new problems, nor do they require new solutions. For those who prefer that Europe, rather than the United States, receives credit for solving the Iraq puzzle, a nod toward Switzerland may provide the answer. It is often said that … [Read more...] about U.S. should look to Swiss for Iraq solutions
Public school system must change in near future
TROY SENIKStaff Writer Thomas Jefferson spoke virtuously in 1817 as he attempted to build support for the Elementary School Act; “[We proposed a plan] to avail the commonwealth of those talents and virtues which nature has sown as liberally among the poor as rich, and which are lost to their country by the want of means for their cultivation.” Eight years after leaving the … [Read more...] about Public school system must change in near future
Pets problems? PETS911.com can help
Liz AbendStaff Writer It is surprising that an organization that saves millions of lives, reunites loved ones and shelters the homeless has received little publicity. However, PETS911.com is an organization that does not overlook the value of pets, providing resources for everything from pet adoption to PetAlert, a system that helps track lost or runaway pets. Stacey Candella, … [Read more...] about Pets problems? PETS911.com can help
Pep hires Tammy Selby as a new Disability Services director
C’Lesa KayStaff Writer Pepperdine’s office of Disability Services has hired a new director, Tammy Selby, to provide equal opportunities for students with physical and learning disabilities. On April 5, Selby will have been director for four months and she has been tremendously busy learning the details of her job description and doing everything in her power to aid the disabled … [Read more...] about Pep hires Tammy Selby as a new Disability Services director