Nov. 4 2008 is Election Day. Whether it was men in their tricorn hats and knee length boots women in their rayon stockings and low-heeled pumps or even teenagers in their jeans and flip-flops American citizens have flocked to the polls for more than 200 years to vote for the next president of the United States.Over the years America has seen more of an evolution of voters than … [Read more...] about 2008 Election Prediction: Obama don't celebrate yet
TOMS shoes tread path to fight poverty
Undoubtedly they have been seen - the canvas odd-looking shoes sported by what seems to be half the campus. Some are covered in writing with phrases like "be the change." Others are paint splattered patterned or just plain black. All bare the small tag with a single word - "Toms." But this shoe is so much more than the typical fashion statement and Pepperdine students are … [Read more...] about TOMS shoes tread path to fight poverty
Considering both sides of Prop 8: "YES"
Proposition 8 will restore the institution of traditional marriage in California - an institution that has existed for more than 1200 years. Contrary to what gay and lesbian advocates may tell you this proposition has nothing to do with taking away the rights of anyone. It has everything to do with reversing the May 2008 action of four judges of the California Supreme Court who … [Read more...] about Considering both sides of Prop 8: "YES"
Artist Among Us: Matthew Heenan
Unlike the flute the cello is not an easy instrument to lug around. However for junior Matthew Heenan who has played the cello for almost 10 years the extra weight is worth the heavy load. Growing up in Las Vegas Heenan attended the Las Vegas Academy a special high school for the arts which eventually led him to attend Pepperdine not only for the view but also for the music … [Read more...] about Artist Among Us: Matthew Heenan
Iran policies help shape election
Like any issue contorted into a simplistic election-year dispute engagement with Iran has become a partisan joke. Democrats seize John McCain's wisecracking parody of the Beach Boys classic "Barbara Ann" to suggest that warmongering Republicans have no answer beyond "bomb bomb bomb bomb Iran." Republicans caricaturize Obama's policy as naively throwing away all bargaining chips … [Read more...] about Iran policies help shape election