SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor Every year, more than half of the 2.7 million women in the United States who experience unplanned pregnancies choose abortion (according to Plan B’s official Web site). Whether caused by failure of the contraception being used, not using any at all or rape, Emergency Contraception (EC) could have prevented these pregnancies. Prescription EC … [Read more...] about Non-prescription Plan B must extend to all ages
Contamination raises concern
Kathy MillarLiving Assistant Malibu is often perceived as having the most beautiful beaches in California. Celebrities flock to Malibu to buy expensive beachfront homes and Pepperdine students brag about their proximity to the ocean. However, the non-profit environmental research organization Heal the Bay reports that Malibu’s beach water is contaminated in many … [Read more...] about Contamination raises concern
College Republican decries Kerry’s visit
Vice President of the prominent club sends Facebook message to 400, later apologizes for content. AIRAN SCRUBYNews Editor The vice president of the Pepperdine College Republicans has been removed from his position as a communication liaison for the club after sending an anti-John Kerry e-mail to about 400 members through the club’s Facebook group. Ben Seale will continue to … [Read more...] about College Republican decries Kerry’s visit
Unity and hope crucial to fight global terrorism
Jim CohenStaff Writer Five years ago the Towers that stood for American pride, entrepreneurship and capitalistic power were struck by 19 terrorists whose goal was not only to kill innocent civilians, but to symbolically demolish U.S strength and confidence by transforming the World Trade Center into a miserable heap. That rubble, which has since become Ground Zero, now … [Read more...] about Unity and hope crucial to fight global terrorism
College Republicans Apology letter
To Whom It May Concern: I would like to express my sincere and deepest regret to Dean of Seaver College, Dr. David Baird, Professor Dan Caldwell, Republicans, Democrats, and everyone else who was affected by a recent Facebook message that was sent to members of the Facebook group “College Republicans.” I would also like to make clear that I was not speaking for the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about College Republicans Apology letter