RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Disclaimer: Be aware that I am not trying to tell you whether or not to believe in global warming. Most days I don’t even know what I believe about global warming. There are excellent points to both sides of the argument and I am not trying to convince you one way or another.That being said, I think we can agree that the global … [Read more...] about Reduce, reuse, regardless
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Convo change only alters perceptions
LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor STAFF EDITORIAL What’s in a name? Despite its simplicity, the Student Activities staff’s decision to change the Wednesday morning program from Convocation to Chapel sends a different meaning to the Pepperdine community and potential students. The name “Chapel” clearly holds a more religious connotation than the word convocation. Is this … [Read more...] about Convo change only alters perceptions
LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor
“Kid Nation” goes wrong, exposes pitfalls of reality TV CURRY CHANDLERStaff Writer Ready to see what life is like in “Kid Nation?” It’s not a new country, but one of the latest reality show offerings that will be gracing the screens of conscientious, Patriotic media-consumers across the country courtesy of CBS on Sept. 19. And in keeping with the trend of the ceaseless barrage … [Read more...] about LANDON PHILLIPS/Assistant Art Editor
Lend a hand, change lives in Third World
BRITTANY YEAROUTPerspectives Editor Lend, not give, is the innovation of a new non-profit organization known as Kiva. Created in November 2005, Kiva, the Web based startup, allows people to loan money to a wide range of small, struggling businesses in the Third World. It is simple, yet rewarding on both ends of the deal. Only $25 is what a person needs to help the impoverished … [Read more...] about Lend a hand, change lives in Third World
Poverty statistics decrease, still a lot of work to be done
CHRIS SEGALDirector of Strategic Planning In an ideal world, the government would not be handing out money and food in the form of federal support. That is a job for nonprofit organizations and churches. Look at the most successful charitable organizations in the world — they are not governments with high overhead costs. The most efficient groups are private and religious … [Read more...] about Poverty statistics decrease, still a lot of work to be done