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
Perspectives
Local waters get poor marks
Mia SullivanStaff Writer “Malibu water is so dirty . . . dirtiest water in the world; that and Tijuana,” chuckled a local as he paddled by last Saturday afternoon at Topanga State Beach. Coming from New Jersey, I am used to not-so-clear ocean water. Most expect Malibu water to be clean, pristine and beautiful. After all, the Bu is a pretty ritzy place, and Los Angeles is one … [Read more...] about Local waters get poor marks
YouTube invades academia
Brittany WagnerPerspectives Assistant YouTube, an Internet site dedicated to video sharing has grown in popularity since its founding in February of 2005. It is estimated that more than 70 million videos are viewed daily. The Web site’s search engine allows visitors to find video clips on certain topics and or portions of professional/ amateur films. Recently, students at … [Read more...] about YouTube invades academia
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