Perspectives

Every year more than 50000 new students enter law school. However prospective law students should be aware that recent investigation suggests the likelihood of law employment is significantly decreasing. Before considering law school interested students will find it worthwhile to read a recent New York Times article. It cites a Northwestern Law study that shows a loss of 15000 … [Read more...] about Law schools enroll while law jobs dwindle

There seems to be a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the newly instated Multicultural Graduation Celebration Ceremony. But why? The greatest concern in regard to this ceremony is deeply rooted in a misconception. The idea that this ceremony will promote a climate of racial division among students is gravely misled. On the contrary the nature of such a ceremony will reinforce … [Read more...] about Multi-cultural graduation ceremony necessary

Contrary to popular belief the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council is not a group of ushers in blue blazers and khaki pants. Well if we're being honest even that description implies that a large group of students are actually aware of PAC. As much as I would like to believe otherwise PAC is not a well-known group on campus. Though some may contend that PAC is almost like a secret … [Read more...] about PAC: more than meets the eye

I'm a person. You're a person. For once let's actually level with each other about "diversity." Yes that word is tossed around more than Gimli in "The Two Towers" (don't tell the elf) but when it comes to the student-initiated Office of Intercultural Affairs (ICA)-sponsored "Multicultural Graduation Celebration we must stop all the tossing.  Correction: The event is … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Diversity graduation threatens unity

Point Dume will be closed for fishing and possibly all other beach activities due to the passage of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) that is wrongfully supported. The Malibu community and those who are effected most oppose this new act but it has regretfully been forced through by disconnected environmentalists backed by big money. The act was signed into law by Gray Davis … [Read more...] about Point Dume closure spells crisis in Malibu