Perspectives

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor Growing up near Boston, I never had much use for the Los Angeles teams. I always hated the Lakers, despised the California … err Anaheim … err Los Angeles Angels, and never really got into the L.A. Kings or “Disney Ducks.” However, because of one man who will be speaking at commencement in a few weeks, my disdain for L.A. teams is not across … [Read more...] about Scully a perfect pick for April commencement

CASSIE ROBERTSONStaff Writer The Eve Project worked to raise awareness about sexual violence so eventually something can be done. No one wants sexual assault to continue. But for those who have experienced the reason for the fear, the light at the end of the tunnel just will not cut it. Anyone who walked through the Sandbar last week and saw the video on loop of students … [Read more...] about Eve Project mishandles a serious issue

SARA TRUEDSONContributor What’s worse? Ralph’s market is now closing at 1a.m. instead of being open 24 hours, or that the change seems to really affect my life. Ralph’s is not just the neighborhood grocery store for Pepperdine students, — it’s so much more. With the Waves Café closing at 8 p.m. and the Oasis closing at 10, there are not many options for a late-night snack. … [Read more...] about Late-night food options dwindling

STEPHANIE TANIZARAssistant Perspectives Editor In Chicago, a 10-cent tax was added to the price of each and every bottle of water. In San Francisco and, most recently, Seattle, bottled water has been banned outright. Bottled water sales are on the rise, with 2007 sales reaching $11.7 billion, or 8.82 gallons, in the United States alone. Worldwide, bottled water totaled 47 … [Read more...] about Forget bottles, turn back to tap

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor Fox News loves to ram the idea that they are “Fair and Balanced” down the throat of viewers. “We Report, You Decide,” they say at some point during nearly every commercial break. But it tends to become clear after only a few minutes of watching the talking heads on Fox News that they have already decided for us. Pretty much everyone (minus … [Read more...] about Fox News doing great job killing media objectivity