Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor The United States economy appears to be in shambles. Instead of falling apart, moving to Canada or resorting to other unmentionable atrocities, we must come together and learn to love our country once more. 10. One word — Thanksgiving. 9. Well, it certainly isn’t because we still allow people to wear leggings as pants. 8. Money isn’t all that … [Read more...] about Top 10 ways that America is still No. 1
Gender disparity remains in politics
ASHLEY WELLINGNews Assistant When Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin proclaimed her intent to run alongside Senator John McCain, intensified to debate already taking place across the country regarding the role women play in politics. At a discussion panel, “Women, Politics and You,” held last Tuesday night, coupled with a luncheon earlier that day, four female Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Gender disparity remains in politics
Torture policy disregards ethics
Heather ManesStaff Writer No, it’s not 1984, but it seems as if George Orwell’s vision of a totalitarian regime is beginning to take root in America, the so-called land of liberty. Be careful, Big Brother is watching you. Since the war on terror began, America has used Guantanamo Bay as a detainment camp for prisoners of war and other “enemy combatants.” Since opening the camp … [Read more...] about Torture policy disregards ethics
Let there be ‘Lights’
DEREK SEDAMAssistant Online Editor Do the Pussycat Dolls get your hipster-leggings and headbands in a bunch? Look no further than Canadian indie-synth-pop sensation, Lights. Although lesser known than her other peers, such as Katy Perry and Kate Voegele, Lights’ new-wave style is another example of the second coming of female singer-songwriters. Born Valerie Poxleitner in the … [Read more...] about Let there be ‘Lights’
Internships necessary for success
KAYLA FERGUSONStaff Writer Internships, once reserved for the most motivated of students, are now becoming a necessity for professional success after college. “Internships provide the opportunity to apply insights gained from the classroom experience in the environment of a real world work setting, and then to compare that experience with peers in similar settings,” said Dean … [Read more...] about Internships necessary for success