Perspectives

Life is a lot like sitting in an airport coffee shop sipping a latté watching planes take off. Each departure is an unrealized adventure an experience that could turn our universe upside down and make us grow. Unfortunately though potential experiences for growth in our lives aren't as clearly defined as the departure list on an airport screen. They come more subtlety … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Don't get too comfortable

­­­  In the slightly edited words of Jack Black in "School of Rock I like to hug — is that a crime?" Common sense laughs and says no but last issue's article on hug abuse would say otherwise. Since when has hugging become a crime? Well apparently since the newly elected hug police Brendan Fereday started writing tickets. In his article Fereday states that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Why I need hugs

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