Two weeks ago, U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta ordered the removal of the military’s 1994 ban on women serving in combat positions. The notion of women serving alongside men in combat has been a topic of hot debate as experts argue over whether or not this progressive measure could prove to be a grave mistake. We’ve seen it before. In fact, people have raised a fuss … [Read more...] about Women in combat a step forward
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Letter to the editor
I read with interest the column about the use of technology in the classroom. It seems to me that technology is neither good nor bad but a tool that can be used to aid or hinder learning. Both student and professor must be willing to use it to enhance the educational experience and not employ it as a distraction. It is also important to look at the roles the professor and … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor
Some teachers deserve a timeout
Students, get out your notebooks. We have a report on the oddest teacher behaviors going on in the country. A Colorado high school teacher is being investigated for posting some inappropriate photos on her public Twitter account. Carly McKinney, 23, allegedly posted pictures of herself that possibly show her smoking marijuana, and drinking alcohol, as well as posting other … [Read more...] about Some teachers deserve a timeout
Black history is American history
So, it’s Black History Month and what’s the first thing I hear in regard to it? Not a statement to appreciate what the month means, but a question. “Why isn’t there a white history month?” At first I was tempted to be offended, but then I thought more about it. Did I even have a true appreciation for Black History Month? What is the purpose of it anyway? I decided to dispel … [Read more...] about Black history is American history
Staff Editorial: We accept the award for best of the worst
With great honor, we, the community of Pepperdine University, accept this award of being the best A+ School for B students. After many years of being featured in the top rankings of most beautiful schools in the nation, we proudly accept this new award as recognition that we are more than the school with the most gorgeous campus (with beautiful individuals - can't forget to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: We accept the award for best of the worst