STEVEN ARNOLDStaff Writer The average undergraduate student at Pepperdine University may only recognize Francesca Smith by one simple phrase. “Move it football head!” the coined phrase of Helga G. Pataki, a character on the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series “Hey Arnold.” Smith voiced the cold yet emotional character, noted for her lament-filled adolescent monologues. Smith, a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine grad-student represents internationally
Bush responsible for decrepit hospital conditions
Jim CohenStaff Writer An investigative report by the Washington Post reveals America’s top military medical facility, Washington D.C.’s Walter Reed Army Hospital, has failed to live up to its promise of offering the best care to our nation’s wounded servicemen and women.The report details the anguish of hundreds of soldiers receiving medical rehabilitation treatment from the … [Read more...] about Bush responsible for decrepit hospital conditions
Reason and error
DAN CALDWELL & ROBERT E. WILLIAMSDistinguished Professor of Political Science & Associate Professor of Political Science Last week, a court in Germany sentenced Ernst Zundel to five years in prison for his contributions to a web site that denies the Holocaust ever occurred. Here in the United States, the First Amendment would have protected the ignorant and offensive … [Read more...] about Reason and error
Rebellion grabs the easel
JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor Generation Y and the art they make is radically different from their predecessors’ creators. Unlike previous generations that may be characterized by one particular artistic movement, Generation Y seems to be the opposite. This artistic generation is characterized by diversity, individualism and experimentation with mixed media. “Today … [Read more...] about Rebellion grabs the easel
‘Bong hits’ case to go before the high court
CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer School of Law Dean Ken Starr is among the litigators trying to resolve the "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" saga after five years. Starr will be defending an Alaskan school board’s right to restrict free speech. The Supreme Court will begin hearing the so-called “Bong Hits” case on March 19. The free-speech suit originated with an Alaskan high school student who … [Read more...] about ‘Bong hits’ case to go before the high court