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
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