Perspectives

Heather ManesStaff Writer No, it’s not 1984, but it seems as if George Orwell’s vision of a totalitarian regime is beginning to take root in America, the so-called land of liberty. Be careful, Big Brother is watching you. Since the war on terror began, America has used Guantanamo Bay as a detainment camp for prisoners of war and other “enemy combatants.” Since opening the camp … [Read more...] about Torture policy disregards ethics

Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor Days of high-stakes political chicken culminated Friday as presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama stepped onto the stage together. After skirmishing about whether there should even be a debate, given the financial crisis, the two potential leaders of the free world took to their podiums for a full-on battle to settle who … [Read more...] about Debate fails to meet potential

Jessica HammonsStaff Writer As of last Tuesday, seven states and four Canadian provinces got a bit greener.  In Feb. 2007, Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington, as well as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, formed the Western Climate Initiative — an organization focused on reducing regional greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Regional governments lead greenhouse effort

PAUL STANFORDStaff Writer One potential Malibu developer is learning the value of patience and realizing just how fragile Malibu is. A Chicago-based company, Malibu La Paz Ranch, LLC, submitted a proposal for the development of a shopping area in Malibu and has been waiting nearly nine years for an answer. The proposed development would be similar to the Cross Creek shopping … [Read more...] about La Paz merits study

Lindsey BoermaPerspectives Editor It’s official — caffeine intoxication is now a documented clinical disease. College students, beware. For a generation in which the combination of sugar and Ritalin is considered sufficient for a balanced and healthy lifestyle, the susceptibility to this disorder is not nearly as rare as it should be.  As the youngest of three siblings by a … [Read more...] about Caffeine inebriates students