Perspectives

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

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

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

MIA SULLIVANPerspectives Assistant Last week, the ethics office at the University of Illinois sent a controversial message to university employees stating they have been barred from expressing their political beliefs on campus. However, faculty members are not only forbidden from discussing their political beliefs in class, but also prohibited from putting bumper stickers … [Read more...] about Professors deserve free speech

Staff EditorialGraphic Staff A new California law, which in essence states, “thou shall not send, write or read text messages while driving,“ goes into effect Jan. 1, 2009. And, what a great law it is.  How long will it be until the “thou shall not eat while driving” or “thou shall not use your hands to talk while driving” laws pass, as well? Truth be told, there are many … [Read more...] about Texting law hurts privacy, helps safety