Ruling in favor of the school district could lead to slippery slope of lost rights and increased risk of censorship. Airan ScrubyEditor in Chief As the Supreme Court reviews the case of one Alaskan high schooler who says his right to free speech was violated by his principle, one of Pepperdine’s own will be waiting anxiously for a ruling. School of Law Dean Ken Starr acted as … [Read more...] about Pro-Con: Supreme Court hears ‘Bong Hits’ case
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Unfortunate turn hurts and helps Edwards
Sara TruedsonStaff Writer John Edwards, Democratic presidential hopeful, hit one of his first potential snags in the developing presidential race. After a fairly quiet 2006, Edwards embarked on a massive effort at shoring up his base by hitting the campaign trail in early 2007. His major goal this year was supposedly to maintain his position in the top-tier of Democratic … [Read more...] about Unfortunate turn hurts and helps Edwards
Machine looks to add some green to Malibu
Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Considering that Malibu traffic does not show signs of lightening up, at least drivers can drive a more beautiful and safe Pacific Coast Highway thanks to the work of the Malibu Green Machine. The non-profit volunteer organization hopes to bring back the neighborhood charm of Malibu by beautifying the medians of PCH along with other … [Read more...] about Machine looks to add some green to Malibu
The draft: How Dems up the stakes
Marc Choquette Perspectives Editor Registering for the draft, or “selective service” as our government likes to call it, has become another meaningless task to 18-year-old men in this country. For the previous generation, registering for the draft was anything but mundane and routine. With the drawing of a numbered ball, the futures of many changed forever with little control … [Read more...] about The draft: How Dems up the stakes
Drinking a growing problem for women
Sara TruedsonStaff Writer The Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) released a report on Mar. 1 indicating an alarming rise in binge drinking among college women, part of a trend of drinking and drug use on college campuses nationwide. A once male-dominated statistic, females now seem to be competitive with their male counterparts. Alcohol, drugs and sex do play a … [Read more...] about Drinking a growing problem for women