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Protecting all speech is key to free speech

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Art by Chris ChenBanning the Confederate flag would deplete the First Amendment of its enormous value to myself and others. It protects my ability to speak, hear, believe what I choose or express myself if and how I so see it fit. That protection has been limited by courts in the past in a number of ways: I can’t publish lies, defame persons or issue threats. I am … [Read more...] about Protecting all speech is key to free speech

Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House

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With midterm elections to be held later this year, both the Republicans and Democrats are engaging in a tug-o-war sort of policy making stemming from similar party agendas to get votes in November. The GOP intends to take the White House next presidential election as President Obama completes his final term. Beyond that, they have plans to gain more seats in … [Read more...] about Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House

Staff Editorial: Housing procedures fail to house students

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Art by Sacha Irick Being homeless is a terrible predicament for any college student. Unfortunately, that’s the current plight of many less-than-pleased Pepperdine students. Sitting in the Sandbar, Payson or even your 8 a.m. class, you have likely heard objecting voices in regard to the housing process this year. The new policy of no summer interim housing due to Bible … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Housing procedures fail to house students

Please don’t pardon my french

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Art by Brooke Muschott Let me begin by saying that before coming to Pepperdine, I rarely cursed. If I was really angry, I would drop an f-bomb or two, but other than that, I used euphemisms like “shiittake mushrooms” or “mother pack.” I found cursing to be wrong both morally and religiously, and was shocked and slightly turned off whenever any of my close friends would … [Read more...] about Please don’t pardon my french