Charlotte BotsfordStaff Writer “One Book, One City” encourages people of all ages to connect as a community and choose a book, read it and discuss that book through an assortment of events and lectures. More than 200 cities across America have joined this program, which was initiated in 1998 by the Washington Center for the Book in Seattle, and now Malibu has as well. The … [Read more...] about ‘One Book, One City’ thrives in Malibu
The Democratic Party is dead. R.I.P.
Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Sen. Zell Miller, D-Ga., said it best when in his scathing book he declared that the Democratic Party is “a national party no more.” The truth of that simple phrase became quite apparent Nov. 2 when President George W. Bush comfortably earned a second term — winning 51 percent of the popular vote and capturing 286 electoral votes. Couple … [Read more...] about The Democratic Party is dead. R.I.P.
Textbook disclaimer spark evolution debate
Melissa OverbeckAssistant Perspectives Editor “Warning: This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered." These words, printed on stickers in science textbooks, have caused uproar in a Southern Georgia … [Read more...] about Textbook disclaimer spark evolution debate
Student musical open in Smothers Theatre
Evelyn BargeAsisstant A&E Editor A traveling con artist named Harold Hill has set his sights on Smothers Theatre as the location of his latest scam. There’s no need for alarm, however, because Hill is actually the main character in the Theatre Department’s fall musical, Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” which begins its weeklong run tonight. “Harold Hill is a con man who … [Read more...] about Student musical open in Smothers Theatre
Provost still reviewing budget cuts
Joann GroffNews Editor Provost Darryl Tippens said he is still deliberating over the recommendations he received from Seaver Dean David Baird on how to cut approximately $1 million from Seaver College. “We don’t have a single date,” Tippens said through his assistant. “The budget process will take place over several weeks.” Originally, degrees in advertising, humanities, … [Read more...] about Provost still reviewing budget cuts