Sara TruedsonStaff Writer Though religion is an integral part of Pepperdine’s community, can it play an active and friendly role in public life and politics? Professor Bryan McGraw explores and argues this question through his book, “Faith in Politics: the Place of Religion in Liberal Democratic Theory and Practice” in hopes that it will serve as a tool of persuasion that … [Read more...] about Meet the faculty: Bryan McGraw
Fill-in voting ensures studying
CHRIS SEGALEditor in Chief Voting is a fundamental part of living and studying in a free society, but if college students are unable to fill out the necessary paperwork to get an absentee ballot or register then they are not qualified to vote. Voting for representatives should be treated like a pass or fail test. The simple new requirements should consist of registering for the … [Read more...] about Fill-in voting ensures studying
The Last Record Store
BLAINE CHIAPPETTAStaff Writer “When I get a little money I buy records, and if there is any left, I buy food and clothes.”Those words, spoken by “Captain Vinyl,” are written on a banner in a modest, two-story record store in Los Angeles. It hangs as a testament to the record lover’s way — a constant thirst for the music they crave. This is the creed of Record Surplus, which … [Read more...] about The Last Record Store
Ambitious singer-songwriter employs unique musical tactics
MARK CHOQUETTE Assistant Perspectives Editor Sufjan Stevens' first name is ironically as hard to say as his music is to describe. Pronounced SOOF-yan, Stevens may be the most popular and talented musician you have never heard. His eclectic blend of indie, folk and experimental styles have gotten him loads of attention, with some considering him the “iPod Generation’s” answer … [Read more...] about Ambitious singer-songwriter employs unique musical tactics
New view refreshes classic
MEAGAN MAXWELLStaff Writer With the season’s slew of holidays and Halloween just a few days behind us, “The Nightmare Before Christmas 3D,” is one of the most fun movies to see this fall. Until now, viewers could merely watch the story unfold in Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” as Jack Skellington stole Christmas. In the new Disney three-dimensional presentation, … [Read more...] about New view refreshes classic