Perspectives

STEPHEN EDSONContributor Modern political contradiction is often difficult to notice on account of the blind spot created by our personal convictions, which are often a matter of feelings rather than thoughts. The middle class has undergone a decade of being duped into consumerism, which has exhausted its coffers and created a dollar-centric youth. This soft consumerism … [Read more...] about Evolution of political parties has become a confusing endeavor

Frenzy over camping in Malibu hits fever pitch MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor One of the first signs many see upon driving into Malibu is not just the “27 Miles of Scenic Beauty,” but also the less-noticeable warning of “no camping within city limits.” That sign actually refers to camping in non-permitted areas and for those wishing to sleep in their vehicles. Camping is, in … [Read more...] about ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art & Design Editor

GLORIA SHELLERContributing Writer With the addition of Pepperdine to JuicyCampus.com, students have hit an all-time low. The gossip Web site, founded in October 2007, has only a small list of other pathetic gossip-loving schools including Duke, Loyola Marymount, UCLA and USC. It’s absurd to think that Pepperdine students, who supposedly lead lives of purpose, service and … [Read more...] about Talk gets ‘juicy’ on new online forum

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor “Well, at least most of the fans stayed for the whole game.” That was the most positive reaction I could get from any of my friends as we arrived home early enough to witness the last few painful minutes of Monday’s highly anticipated men’s basketball match-up between the hated Gonzaga Bulldogs and the host Waves on ESPN. The title of the game … [Read more...] about Students wake up at Zags game

ELI SAYEGHStaff Writer According to rankings released in the journal Health Affairs last week, the United States rated worst in preventable deaths due to treatable conditions in 19 first world countries. Researchers Ellen Nolte and Martin McKee of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine compiled data for each nation in the study, analyzing different causes of death … [Read more...] about New data outlines healthcare woes