Society wants perfection. In the same way that men and women seek to alter their bodies to replicate those of porn stars students seek to alter their study habits - and sometimes even their morals - to achieve a perfect 4.0. Though grading scales are useful and highly efficient they inherently pressure students to forsake education's primary purpose: learning. Instead students … [Read more...] about Pornography GPA: Images of 'perfection'
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Detainees displaced Obama solicits help
The government made headway in dealing with Guantanamo prisoners through the Oct. 72008 decision by U.S. District Court Judge Ricardo Urbina. Urbina ruled that 17 Islamic Uighurs a minority group from China being held at Guantanamo Bay were not a threat to the United States and must be released into the United States. However on Wednesday February 18 U.S. Court of Appeals Judge … [Read more...] about Detainees displaced Obama solicits help
Plan lacks key to free economy
When Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential race to John F. Kennedy he blamed his loss on a strategic mishandling of economic policy during a recession. Eager to avoid repeating his mistake the next time around Nixon changed his economic perspective and declared that "we are all Keynesians now during his 1971 reelection campaign. The economic theories of British economist … [Read more...] about Plan lacks key to free economy
Action flick collapses
Directed by Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) The International was advertised as a nonstop action thrill ride with all the adrenaline of a real life international bank conspiracy. Unfortunately the film does not live up to this in spite of it's few highlights.Although the film generally fails as far as plot and depth go some of the action scenes are quite outstanding.The movie was … [Read more...] about Action flick collapses
Waves take notice
International Justice Mission leaders said they believe fewer Pepperdine students will "keep ignoring Burma" after their weeklong campaign of prayer and education. Tonight more than 100 students will conclude 24-hours of prayer and fasting for the Burmese people with a feast in the Waves Café at 6 p.m."I think I'll make it said freshman Beverly Cawyer, who is … [Read more...] about Waves take notice