Like any issue contorted into a simplistic election-year dispute engagement with Iran has become a partisan joke. Democrats seize John McCain's wisecracking parody of the Beach Boys classic "Barbara Ann" to suggest that warmongering Republicans have no answer beyond "bomb bomb bomb bomb Iran." Republicans caricaturize Obama's policy as naively throwing away all bargaining chips … [Read more...] about Iran policies help shape election
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Count your blessings
As Americans our idea of "blessing" is completely distorted. We view poverty as something to be eradicated and when we think of evangelizing those "less fortunate" than ourselves it is in terms of ultimately bringing them "up" to our level of economic status. God provides for those who help themselves doesn't he? Wrong.This Westernized watered-down brand of Christianity we've … [Read more...] about Count your blessings
Political media strain intensifies
I often assert that I am a child of the wrong generation. The lifestyle of the roaring '20s as narrated through my favorite book "The Great Gatsby in conjunction with the flapper era's spark of the feminist movement, allures me to the nostalgia of the early decades of the 20th century. And, perhaps most evocative of the period, at least particular to my own personal interests, … [Read more...] about Political media strain intensifies
Benton responds to Yes on 8 Campaign
I want to provide an update on an issue that weighs heavily on many of our minds: encouraging academic freedom while refraining from political endorsement by Pepperdine University. As most are aware Yes on 8 ads airing on television and radio feature one of our professors. The Pepperdine name is prominently displayed in the current round of ads and many vocal supporters and … [Read more...] about Benton responds to Yes on 8 Campaign
Madness returns to ignite crowd
Friday sparked the return of both the men's and women's basketball season. Familiar faces once again roamed the men's sidelines as former men's head coach Tom Asbury is back to right the ship. Both teams look to bounce back from down years and return the Waves to the top of the West Coast Conference. Blue & Orange Madness captivated an enthusiastic crowd and student body … [Read more...] about Madness returns to ignite crowd