RYAN SAWTELLEContributor The political philosophies on which parties build their respective platforms change over time. It is the honorable task of individuals to come to personal convictions on their own merit and harbor these convictions even when the party leaders stray from those principles. This means not always voting along party lines simply because someone has an “R” or … [Read more...] about McCain less than a true conservative
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No excuses to not vote in November
LANDON PHILLIPS/Cartoonist STAFF EDITORIAL The California primaries have come and gone, with Hillary Clinton and John McCain taking the top prize in arguably the first meaningful primary the Golden State has seen since the days of Bobby Kennedy in 1968. But with little time to focus on all Super Tuesday states before the prized primary, there was understandably little time to … [Read more...] about No excuses to not vote in November
Pep gets abysmal grade on sustainability
REBECCA GARNERContributor The Sustainable Endowments Institute has put out a report card grading colleges across North America. The report, called the 2008 College Sustainability Report Card, has placed Pepperdine at the bottom of the pack with a definitive D-. Just like a bad grade is supposed to be an incentive for a student to increase effort, those universities receiving … [Read more...] about Pep gets abysmal grade on sustainability
Ron Paul’s failings show superficiality of race
LANCE McNEILContributor By now, almost every American has heard of Congressman Ron Paul. Widely known as “Dr. No” for his longstanding practice as an OB-GYN and his refusal to vote for legislation unless it is expressly permitted by the Constitution, Paul has attracted a dedicated mass. Few will argue that the Republican Party has fallen on hard times and all but the most … [Read more...] about Ron Paul’s failings show superficiality of race
MATTHEW BUSH/Assistant Art & Design Editor
SGA responds to Juicy Campus decision ANDY CANALESSGA President True leadership unites people from all walks of life behind meaningful causes. This belief guides the way the Student Government Association (SGA) exercises its responsibility and power. Whether it is bringing the community together to raise $1,000 for the Fire Relief Fund or partnering with Democrats, Republicans … [Read more...] about MATTHEW BUSH/Assistant Art & Design Editor