The Republicans are right. The economic stimulus plan which easily passed the House without a single Republican vote Jan. 28 proposes to revamp the economy by funneling money into infrastructural projects and providing tax credits to low and middle-income workers. Although improvements in infrastructure would create jobs a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study shows that … [Read more...] about Stimulus plan facilitates debt
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Music Review: Franz Ferdinand
Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand's newest release "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand lyrically recounts the wild antics of party nights and day-after consequences. Released Jan. 27 in the United States, the album is the band's third release. Though this 13-track work is tied together by a single theme, thus propelling the album's steady flow, the originality of each song is hampered … [Read more...] about Music Review: Franz Ferdinand
Editorial: Graphic wants your input
What do you think of the Graphic? We posed this question recently in focus groups involving 38 Seaver College students selected to represent differing grade levels majors and living arrangements. Twelve students from Ken Waters' Public Affairs Reporting class conducted the groups from Jan. 20 to Jan. 25. A summary of kudos critiques and suggestions are listed below. Tell us … [Read more...] about Editorial: Graphic wants your input
Waves shine at Time Trials poised for conference finals
In its last meet of the regular season and final tuneup before conference championships the Pepperdine women's swimming and diving team put forth a solid effort Saturday morning at the PCSC Time Trials in Malibu. The Waves captured 11 of 13 swimming events from regional rivals Azusa Pacific Soka and Concordia."I think our coach was happy with the way we swam because we weren't … [Read more...] about Waves shine at Time Trials poised for conference finals
Museum opens eyes exhibits Ethiopian art
Amongst the menagerie of art galleries that line Bergamot Station in Santa Monica lies something different - something straight from Africa. The current exhibition at the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMOA), Eye of the Needle Eye of the Heart is highlighting works by Ethiopian artist Elias Sime until April 18. This exhibit marks his first solo U.S. exhibition.In the past, … [Read more...] about Museum opens eyes exhibits Ethiopian art