Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor Despite the overall success of our athletics program, Pepperdine has always been known for the one sport that puts small schools like ours on the map: Basketball. Circumstances have changed, however, over the past few years. Our struggling basketballers are in a period of transition, leaving an athletic void to be filled. What’s changed is that … [Read more...] about Volleyball is the new basketball
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Bush responsible for decrepit hospital conditions
Jim CohenStaff Writer An investigative report by the Washington Post reveals America’s top military medical facility, Washington D.C.’s Walter Reed Army Hospital, has failed to live up to its promise of offering the best care to our nation’s wounded servicemen and women.The report details the anguish of hundreds of soldiers receiving medical rehabilitation treatment from the … [Read more...] about Bush responsible for decrepit hospital conditions
Carpool won’t solve West Side traffic issues
Mia SullivanStaff Writer Widening the 405 Freeway to add carpool lanes through Sepulveda Pass has been discussed since 2003. Although the project is scheduled to begin in 2009, because it has taken the California Transportation Commission (CTC) until now to find the funds. Who knows how long it will take the government to put this plan into action, let alone finish it. It could … [Read more...] about Carpool won’t solve West Side traffic issues
Dinner cruise aims to boost Malibu Pier and community life
Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Slow-growth advocates continue to hurt the small-town feel of Malibu by thwarting plans for a dinner boat aimed at revitalizing the Malibu Pier and community life. Opponents of the plan, including Wagner’s investment partner in the pier Alexander Left, contend the boat is too large.Supporters hope the dinner boat will revitalize the … [Read more...] about Dinner cruise aims to boost Malibu Pier and community life
Political flip-flopping is the sign of effective leader, keen thinker
Matthew PiccoloStaff Writer In the past few years, flip-flops have been a common topic of discussion. No, not the kind you wear to Zuma Beach, but the political variety. Both sides of the aisle have pointed fingers at each other with accusations of flip-flopping on key issues. Most notably, in the 2004 presidential elections, critics lambasted Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., for … [Read more...] about Political flip-flopping is the sign of effective leader, keen thinker