Perspectives

Ashton EllisStaff Writer If the conventional wisdom regarding the 2008 presidential election is accurate, the Iraq war will be over when the next commander in chief takes the oath of office. But the situation with Iran will likely remain. No matter who is calling the shots, though, the next president will face the tough decision of whether to surrender a valuable piece of … [Read more...] about Iran dilemma underscores need for U.S. presence in Middle East

Brian ChatwinStaff Writer The theory of moral relativity is the underlying factor to moral corruption in our society. For those who may not know, moral relativity is the belief that as long as your actions do not affect me in any way you can do as you please. The problem with this theory is that nobody lives in a vacuum, and every action has a reaction that can ripple through … [Read more...] about New scholarship sends students wrong message

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

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

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