In the late 1950s Paris was quite a different place than it is today.Still reeling from the devastating effects of the previous decade's world war the future of French society was torn between the communist totalitarianism of the U.S.S.R. and the United States' model of individualist laissez-faire capitalism. Amid this backdrop a group called Situationist International emerged … [Read more...] about Drift your way out of being displaced
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In Malibu lives change not leaves
Well folks it's that time of year again. The time of year when silent snowfall blankets evergreen boughs while we snuggle warm in our beds visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads.Alright fine none of that actually transpires during autumn months on the sunny shores of Malibu.Nonetheless it's the time of year when even the most nonpartisan yogurt fans flock en masse to … [Read more...] about In Malibu lives change not leaves
Diplomatic efforts in Iran temper impatient impulses
I was very pleased to see Joe Grable attempt to engage Pepperdine students in the foreign policy debate with his Oct. 29 article "Iranian people need military support from U.S." However there are several points in the article that I feel cannot go unchallenged.Grable incredibly cites the U.S. support for the mujahadeen under President Reagan during the 1980s as the policy he … [Read more...] about Diplomatic efforts in Iran temper impatient impulses
Facilities of faith encourage alternate paths
In a true facility of faith people are exposed to belief but cannot be forced to believe. In a facility of faith some proudly declare their values while others choose to remain vocally passive. In a facility of faith some find it difficult to share their convictions with their peers; while others desire to spread their convictions to anyone they come across. In a facility of … [Read more...] about Facilities of faith encourage alternate paths
Many women still lack power within society
Almost 40 years ago in 1972 Time Magazine ran a special issue dedicated to assessing the status of women in the United States and the progress of the women's liberation movement. It found little to be optimistic about. Now in 2009 another special women's issue has been published with encouraging progress despite some lingering inequalities. Women have never before had such a … [Read more...] about Many women still lack power within society