From Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo the United States fails to properly fulfill its role as a humanitarian. As the leader of the free world America is endowed with responsibility. Yet too often political agendas modify the effects of American humanitarian aid which in turn modifies the very essence of humanitarianism.Recently this was clearly exemplified by … [Read more...] about Americans face humanitarian hypocrisy
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Editorial: Coalition combats conservative partiality
Some have noticed the Philips Theme Tower a symbol of Pepperdine's commitment to proudly stand up for truth and inclusive Christianity is leaning a little to the right. This perception that Pepperdine is a conservative bastion crystallized during election season in the battle over Proposition 8.Although Pepperdine as an institution took no official part in the proposition … [Read more...] about Editorial: Coalition combats conservative partiality
Octuplets' publicist ends 'good deed'
It takes no more than two minutes within meeting Michael Furtney to sense the compassion he exudes both as a person and as a publicist. That feeling radiates in the Pepperdine professor's belief that "anyone with a grain of compassion" should feel for the situation in which Nadya Suleman - the now household name who delivered eight miracle babies Jan. 26 - and her family have … [Read more...] about Octuplets' publicist ends 'good deed'
'Toi'ing with student's light wallets
A concert poster for Dylan and The Band circa 1967 and delicious satay chicken skewers are just the lovely beginning to a meal at Santa Monica's Toi Rockin' Thai restaurant. The Wilshire hotspot garners attention because of its unique hours and cheap prices. The location is an offshoot of the original Toi's which opened on Sunset in 1986 and continues to rise in popularity. … [Read more...] about 'Toi'ing with student's light wallets
Pianist plays musical improv
At around 8:15 p.m. on Valentine's Day an intriguing sound flowed from Smothers Theater. It was not the sound of a world-renowned album nor of familiar love songs. Instead it was a completely original performance of improvisation mixed with a talented pianist bassist and drummer. Michael Wolff a middle-aged man who made the decision long ago to pursue a life in music started a … [Read more...] about Pianist plays musical improv