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
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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
Law School steps up to the Bar
Staff Editorial Recent law school news merits some congratulations and a little back patting. Students from the Pepperdine School of Law achieved the fifth highest bar exam passage rate among accredited California law schools. The results also afford an opportunity to ponder the advantages that this noteworthy accomplishment can bring the university as a whole. But first, … [Read more...] about Law School steps up to the Bar