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
UCLA defeats Pep; Waves caught in rare losing streak
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor It is not easy to get momentum back once it is lost. The Pepperdine men’s tennis team broke its seven-game winning streak when it lost to No.-1 Georgia during the National Team Indoors in Chicago two weeks ago. Since then, the Waves have been away from a victory. This past week, Pepperdine played against three top-ranked teams —No.-3 … [Read more...] about UCLA defeats Pep; Waves caught in rare losing streak
Carpool won’t solve West Side traffic issues
Mia SullivanStaff Writer Widening the 405 Freeway to add carpool lanes through Sepulveda Pass has been discussed since 2003. Although the project is scheduled to begin in 2009, because it has taken the California Transportation Commission (CTC) until now to find the funds. Who knows how long it will take the government to put this plan into action, let alone finish it. It could … [Read more...] about Carpool won’t solve West Side traffic issues