By Audrey ReedOpinions Editor With war in the air and the nation in crisis, the news media is full of excitement. When the shuttle exploded, when the Columbine shootings happened and when the Twin Towers and Pentagon were attacked, television news programs and newspapers were packed with information about victims, possible reasons for the tragedy and experts opinion. … [Read more...] about Does extensive media coverage go too far?
From the trailer to the Times
Former Graphic editors Dave Morgan and Steve Pratt now hold court in the Los Angeles Times Sports Department.By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Two former Graphic editors and distinguished alumni, Steven Pratt and David Morgan, are sitting at their desks in the sports department of the Los Angeles Times, both integral parts of one of the most influential newspapers in the … [Read more...] about From the trailer to the Times
Budget cuts decimate local public schools
Seven hours and 50 speakers later, little progress is made.By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor $13 million. Suffering from repercussions of the statewide budget deficit, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District must eliminate this amount from its budget for the next fiscal year. It is an understatement that the imminent budget crisis and the failure of Proposition … [Read more...] about Budget cuts decimate local public schools
Now is not the time for Iraqi invasion
By Dr. Dan CaldwellPolitical Science Professor On Feb. 5, Secretary of State Colin Powell powerfully presented evidence that Iraq has violated a number of United Nations resolutions and is currently developing, storing and deploying weapons of mass destruction. Does the evidence that Secretary Powell presented justify an American invasion of Iraq? I believe that there are … [Read more...] about Now is not the time for Iraqi invasion
Too bad we didn’t keep score
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer It was the last meet of the regular season for the Pepperdine women’s swim team. They wanted to go out with a bang. The Waves faced Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is an unconventional, unscored dual meet last Saturday. The meet, which also had distance races and diving, was centered around a 50-yard freestyle sprint-off. If the meet had been scored, … [Read more...] about Too bad we didn’t keep score