Perspectives

Jim CohenStaff Writer With an all-volunteer U.S. military, it seems it would be difficult for a soldier to object serving in combat. After all, every soldier knowingly volunteers to be put in harm’s way. Soldiers know they might have to fight in wars for reasons with which they may disagree. Although some say it is inappropriate for a volunteer soldier to object to fighting in … [Read more...] about Iraq ‘deserter’ a hero for standing up for his beliefs

Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor While the war in Iraq and the 2008 election dominate media coverage, there is an issue that is not getting the coverage it ought to receive. News outlets have rarely led with the story, and for obvious reasons: The issue is complex, tangible evidence is minimal, and the fact that the number of people involved with the case is staggering: … [Read more...] about Plame, Wilson are victims in CIA case

Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor The unpretentiousness of Malibu surprises visitors anticipating glamour and sophistication. It’s no accident that Malibu is not another glitzy Laguna Beach. Since the first celebrities moved in during the 1930s, the city of Malibu has striven to be a refuge from intense, fashionable Los Angeles. But almost 80 years later, it may be … [Read more...] about Small-growth hurts small-town feeling and local business

Staff Ed Flashback to senior year of high school—it’s Friday night, and the marching band is blaring the fight song. See the cheerleaders running the victory lap and performing the various cheers to make sure that the crowd is pumped. Watch the football team pummeling the long-time crosstown rival and celebrate with your friends dressed in the school colors as the clock runs … [Read more...] about Homecoming not just for alums

Mia SullivanStaff Writer The United Nations recently came out with a report stating that human activity is causing global warming. “Our use of fossil fuels like oil and gas, our agricultural activities, and the other ways we exploit our planet have all produced heat-trapping greenhouse gases.” Supposed facts contained in this report, however, contradict its premise. For … [Read more...] about Global warming overblown