Rachel JohnsonPerspectives Assistant “Today Show” weatherman Al Roker took a break from predicting the weather to try his hand at investigative journalism last week. Venturing out onto the streets of New York, he proceeded to randomly stop people and ask them various questions regarding politics and pop culture. I found the results to be alarming. The majority of those … [Read more...] about Headline news: media focuses on ratings and popular culture
Israelis evacuate strip
Kelly DaviesStaff Writer It is midsummer. You live in a narrow strip of land, a settler in a stateless limbo, part of a fierce battle that has raged for decades. The 26-mile stretch of land called the Gaza Strip has served as a breeding ground for violent opposition since Israel began supporting settlements in the Palestinian region following the Six Day War in 1967. You may … [Read more...] about Israelis evacuate strip
Online pics stir paranoia
AUDREY REEDNews Editor What’s online can put a Pepperdine student’s future on the line. One fraternity and about 12 other students have had administrative hearings or student disciplinary hearings because of material found on digital photo Web sites to date, according to Dean of Students Affairs Mark Davis. Three of these students that were put on probation became ineligible … [Read more...] about Online pics stir paranoia
Pro & Con: Regulating Pornography
Chris Segal Perspectives Editor Pornography is a taboo subject that people in polite society do not talk about and certainly never watch. Lawmakers recently changed a federal law that went largely unreported. The law, created 15 years ago to prevent producers of pornographic material from using under-age performers, was inspired because of a famous porn star named Traci … [Read more...] about Pro & Con: Regulating Pornography
Soccer kicks into gear
JANE LEESports Assistant Having established itself as one of the top collegiate programs in the country over the past fours years, the Pepperdine women's soccer team begins this season with hopes of a fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. With consistency and discipline, along with the creation of more scoring opportunities, eighth-year head coach Tim Ward believes his … [Read more...] about Soccer kicks into gear