TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau gained a considerable fortune writing books about “alternative living,” which he tirelessly promoted on TV infomercials. My parents bought one of them: “Natural Cures ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About.” I read this book and believed his argument, which was that pharmaceutical corporations, doctors and bribed … [Read more...] about Strike Homeopathy
Perspectives
Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum
Art by Peau PorotesanoAcross American universities, professors and administrators struggle with the balance of curriculum between Western and non-Western thought. Recently, many GEs and major classes in the humanities have shifted to focus on thinkers and artists outside the framework of Europe and the United States Though noble, Seaver’s attempt to incorporate … [Read more...] about Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum
The Circle of Life: Protect the World’s Animals
Art by Sacha IrickJust imagine: A man who raises lions, touches them, feeds them, sleeps beside them and even builds deep loving relationships with them. It seems like an unrealistic and extremely crazy dream to think that a human being would willingly risk his life only to care and help these carnivorous wild animals. I was shocked when I found out that a man like this truly … [Read more...] about The Circle of Life: Protect the World’s Animals
“Jupiter” Stays Stagnant
The Wachowski siblings, Andy and Lana, are an interesting duo. They started their careers writing for Marvel Comics, transitioning into screenwriting in the 1990s. They wrote the story for “Bound” and “Assassins,” the latter of which was rewritten by “LA Confidential” screenwriter Brian Helgeland. Then came “The Matrix,” a sci-fi … [Read more...] about “Jupiter” Stays Stagnant
Respect Convo
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityLike many other students, I pondered the utility of having to take six “extra” classes, half in religion, the other half in humanities. I was told that the purpose of this was to establish a common curriculum among students of different majors. Thanks to this tradition, you can rest assured you have something in common with … [Read more...] about Respect Convo