Melissa OverbeckPerspectives Editor In a 2003 speech to the United Nations, President Bush identified one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time—a crisis that ravages lives around the world, yet somehow remains hidden from the public.“There’s another humanitarian crisis spreading, yet hidden from view,” Bush said. “Each year, human beings are bought, sold, or forced … [Read more...] about Americans enable human trafficking
Children used in Ugandan war
Sam HedlundContributing Writer Just two weeks ago, the night many of us were celebrating St. Patrick’s’ Day, rebels in northern Uganda abducted between 40 and 50 children. By now it can be assumed that many have been beaten, raped or forced to torture and kill others as they are indoctrinated into the cult-like Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). If you have seen the documentary … [Read more...] about Children used in Ugandan war
Focus on quality not quantity
Jessica BlackstockStaff Writer Seeing as how this is the last Graphic of the year, the pressure was mounting as to what should be the last “investigative” piece of the year. The options were plentiful. They ranged from “does anyone but me think it is sad that seven of the SGA spots were won as write-ins” or “the tenure scandals that are rocking Pepperdine” to more important … [Read more...] about Focus on quality not quantity
The senior scramble won’t help you get rich
Ryan Breedyk & Noah GodwinContributing Writer & Assistant Sports Editor The clock is ticking for Pepperdine seniors, but especially for females.Most of us don’t know what’s next. We have no clue about what job we’ll take or even where we’ll live. All of us share in the pressures that come with knowing that in one month our leases will be up. But only the females at … [Read more...] about The senior scramble won’t help you get rich
Who cares about Africa?
Adam HoldridgeContributing Writer Think about the following questions seriously: What does Africa do for you? Is Africa an important player in the global economy? Does great invention and insight emerge from the Dark Continent? What influence, if any, does Africa have over our politics? Finally, does anyone really care?Then to further my disdain for Africa, there are the … [Read more...] about Who cares about Africa?