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
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Exploring L.A. worth the hassle
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor Los Angeles. Some call it the world capitol of entertainment and glitz, cultural diversity and trendsetting. Others aren’t so fond. I had never known for myself the true Los Angeles since I had never gone out of my way to explore the city. But now that I finally have an internship, it’s almost a part of my job. I am often dispatched to places … [Read more...] about Exploring L.A. worth the hassle
Dictator’s son moves in; time for Malibu to speak out
Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Indifference of Malibu citizens, combined with U.S. oil interests, perpetuate systemic injustice, rather than demanding a new transparency in Equatorial Guinea. Recent publicity has brought fresh attention to the son of an African dictator. Equatorial Guinea’s Dictator-in-training Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is under suspicion for … [Read more...] about Dictator’s son moves in; time for Malibu to speak out
Parking illegally on campus more difficult with new fines
Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor The cliché thing to say about any sort of cost increase at Pepperdine is to be outraged for awhile, realize that its not going to change, then live with it. It is a simple three-step process. Tuition increases substantially and everyone says, “this is bogus,” then sees their tuition bill and realize they weren’t kidding around. Book prices … [Read more...] about Parking illegally on campus more difficult with new fines
Protests highlight opposition to war, Bush’s troop surge
Jim CohenStaff Writer Protesters took to the streets Saturday in cities across the United States from sunny Los Angeles to wintry Washington, D.C., as Americans from all backgrounds voiced their opposition to the war in Iraq and President Bush’s surge plan to escalate an unpopular war. Iraqi demonstrators, raising signs saying “peace” demanded Baghdad return to its former … [Read more...] about Protests highlight opposition to war, Bush’s troop surge