Too old to trick-or-treat too young to pass out candy to the youngsters. Halloween can be a frustrating yearly event for college "kids." While most students in the Southern California area clog up the 101 freeway and hightail to Santa Barbara some are left to sit around at a house party in Malibu. "Santa Barbara and [college neighborhood] Isla Vista offer an amazing … [Read more...] about Haunts to see for Halloween
'Religulous' provokes adverse effects
In an effort to convince the nominally religious that religion is unreasonable, hypocritical and dangerous, comedian Bill Maher made the documentary Religulous which has been out in theaters since Oct. 1. Bringing in only slightly over $9 million in four weeks, Maher has not reached a broad audience. The film could, however, have some adverse effects.Maher demonstrates the … [Read more...] about 'Religulous' provokes adverse effects
2008 Election Prediction: Obama don't celebrate yet
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"