NO: I would prefer to avoid military presence in Syria, specifically any policy that puts “boots on the ground.” However, punitive strikes may be necessary if the Syrian government is lying to the U.S. about using chemical weapons on civilians. Obama is right to carefully consider the situation but should seek approval from Congress before declaring war on Syria. Washington … [Read more...] about Face Off: Should the United States get involved in Syria?
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Staff Editorial: Unpacking diversity at Pepperdine
Art by Sacha Irick What can we say about the Miley Cyrus VMA performance? Trashy? Maybe. Controversial? Most definitely. Beaten to death by the media? Absolutely. But what should we really be focusing on here? Unfortunately, the Miley Cyrus conversation spilled over into the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech. MLK dreamed of … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Unpacking diversity at Pepperdine
Give G(r)eek life a try
Three years ago, if someone told me I would be writing an article on why people should join the Pepperdine Greek system, I would have assured them that I wasn’t the type. Needless to say, I joined skeptically as a freshman, and it has been one of the best decisions of my college career. I am not your typical sorority personality, and I feared that I couldn’t possibly have … [Read more...] about Give G(r)eek life a try
War: What is it good for?
Art by Sacha Irick Ten years ago, the Bush administration claimed Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction to justify invading Iraq. Today, the Obama administration argues that Bashar al-Assad used weapons of mass destruction — specifically sarin nerve gas — against rebel forces in the civil war in Syria. President Barack Obama called for missile strikes against … [Read more...] about War: What is it good for?
Don’t stress, just relax
The second week of classes is already upon us, and that can only mean one thing: Summer is coming to a close. Summer is a time of relaxation and rejuvenation, a time to rest and prepare for a healthy school year. Luckily for students here in Malibu, summer often seems to extend into the back-to-school season. With friends, the beach and perfect weather, the continuation of … [Read more...] about Don’t stress, just relax