ASHTON ELLIS Staff Writer Benjamin Franklin once said, “Those who would trade liberty for security deserve neither.” For those keeping tabs on the escalating illegal immigration debate, the decision seems to be either reward 11 million law-breakers for cutting to the front of the citizenship line, or round-up and deport these same people in a manner that recalls Germany’s … [Read more...] about Preserve liberty and security; respect the law
Meet a Malibuite: Diana Nielsen
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer Whether looking for a place to get off campus for a while, a cool spot to hang out with friends or just a sugar high, Malibu Yogurt is the place to be. Malibu Yo, as it is affectionately called, offers Pepperdine students and Malibu locals a friendly place to enjoy a warm atmosphere with cold eats.The face behind the place, Diana Nielsen, owner of … [Read more...] about Meet a Malibuite: Diana Nielsen
Interim basketball coach goes it alone for now
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Patrick Whitlock, interim coach for the men’s basketball team, has been busy the past few weeks. Along with taking over as the leader of practices, he’s been on the recruiting trail alone and helping the administration select the next men’s basketball head coach. He is this week’s guest on “10 Minutes With …” What kinds of things have you been doing as … [Read more...] about Interim basketball coach goes it alone for now
Seniors enter job market
ALICIA YOUNGstaff Writer Two more weeks, then no more homework. Two more weeks, then no more tests. But for some Pepperdine seniors, two more weeks, then something far more menacing enters the picture: real job. But the perks of working right after graduation far outweigh the sometimes daunting expectations of entering the job field. After all, 27 percent of hiring managers … [Read more...] about Seniors enter job market
Danish cartoon controversy inflames ‘clash of civilations’
MICHAEL MIRLISS Staff Writer Samuel Huntington, who predicted the “clash of civilizations,” has been getting much mileage out of his theory post Sept. 11. Naturally, the phrase is used in the West, not as an objective evaluation of the world climate, but as a euphemism for “the barbarians want to destroy our blessed civilization.” These analysts were thrilled with the recent … [Read more...] about Danish cartoon controversy inflames ‘clash of civilations’