Perspectives

Last week the Texas Board of Education debated the statewide curricula most notably the social studies curriculum. These board members are elected officials— not experts or professional historians— though according to the March 12 issue of The New York Times "some members of the conservative bloc held themselves out as experts on certain topics."What upset people … [Read more...] about Texas textbooks rewrite U.S. history

On Monday night the Pepperdine Green Team hosted a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Food Inc." in Elkins Auditorium to raise awareness about how the food we eat is grown and processed. One student freshman Casey Edwards anticipated a film that would "open our eyes to how messed up our mainstream food industry is." Striking a balance between being realistic and … [Read more...] about "Food Inc." unveils startling realities

Recently a terrifying specter arrived on the Malibu campus. It sits in the middle of campus as a startling reminder of the University's past. Freshmen and upperclassmen of the Seaver campus alike are both fascinated and spooked by this dark figure that haunts the Jocelyn Plaza. Now before we go and call the Ghostbusters it is probably important to consider that this frightening … [Read more...] about Pep statue causes fright and flight

Nobody thought it could last this long. Following the first round of "tea parties" last tax season the haphazard grassroots movement calling for "fiscal responsibility constitutionally limited government and free markets" (as well as comparing Obama and the left to Mao Lenin Hitler fascists socialists communists and every conflicting political figure and ideology in between) at … [Read more...] about Coffee party offers a sweeter alternative

With the green blogosphere blowing up about the recent "e-reader" craze and the subsequent introduction of the iPad I think it's time to talk a little bit about the future of paper and the possibility for another pseudo-monopoly for Apple. For one paper is so passe. Are there certain things that are totally appropriate for paper use? Sure. However it would be foolish to dismiss … [Read more...] about E-gadgets a great way to go green