Perspectives

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

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

Driven to distraction: cell phones kill thousands ALEXIS SEBRINGPerspectives Assistant A cell phone in one hand, a steering wheel in the other, add that to the risk of driving down Pacific Coast Highway or Malibu Canyon Road and distraction can quickly turn into danger. Teens claim text messaging is their top distraction while driving in a 2006 study conducted by Liberty … [Read more...] about ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art Editor

CURRY CHANDLERStaff writer Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to honor the memory of Diebold Election Systems Inc., which passed away last week. But, we’re here to bury Diebold Election Systems, not the news, so here it is: on Aug. 16 Diebold Election Systems changed its name to Premier Election Solutions. “The change to Premier signals a new beginning for the company, … [Read more...] about Election system attracts criticism, concerns voters

LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Editor For anyone who has experienced Sonja Sorrell’s Humanities 111 class of greatness, it is known that bread and beer were the first substances concocted by the Neolithic humans when they began to cultivate their own food. This meaning, even since the beginning of time, alcohol has been helping people dance. However, for every kid on the … [Read more...] about Lowering drinking age failed before, not solution now