Staff Editorial Although many label Pepperdine as a friendly community, beneath the Christian bubble that shrouds campus is a homogenous quality about Pepperdine that makes it easy to spot those who may be “different.” One topic that has come to the forefront is pregnancy on campus. Service 4 Life, SGA and Dean of Student Affairs Mark Davis are trying to make Pepperdine a more … [Read more...] about Pregnant students need support
Perspectives
Safety most important in terror scares
Brittany WagnerPerspectives Assistant Panic, chaos, lawsuits, false alarm: four words all describing what can happen when our post September 11th environment is put into jeopardy. Recently, Turner Broadcasting launched an advertising campaign to promote the late-night adult television program, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, in Boston, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle and San … [Read more...] about Safety most important in terror scares
Trans fat scare heightens health risks; ban is inappropriate
Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor L.A. County health officials seek to replace the Food and Drug Administration by banning trans fats in restaurants and food products. Not only does state law make such a ban impossible, but it also would undermine consumer choice. In 1906, Upton Sinclair exposed the deplorable conditions of Chicago’s meatpacking industry in the … [Read more...] about Trans fat scare heightens health risks; ban is inappropriate
SGA not as powerful as it seems
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor A letter to the editor running in this issue suggested that our SGA is merely “powerless and almost a tool of the administration.” Of course, these are some strong accusations. I knew that SGA is there to do something else besides awarding themselves with sweet sweatshirts. A few recent happenings show both success and struggle in a school … [Read more...] about SGA not as powerful as it seems
Global warming overblown
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