Perspectives

Staff Editorial Pepperdine students have a reputation for apathy. Obviously this is not true of every student. However, the pervading sentiment of the student body is that students cannot change the things about which they complain. The assumptions are endless: There is nothing to do on the weekends, the administration doesn’t care about what students think, and no one has any … [Read more...] about Apathy only an illusion at Pep

Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor With yet another bill before Congress and fresh scientific developments, the embryonic stem cell research debate takes another turn. It is now clearer than ever that without conclusive findings on the effectiveness of embryonic stem cells, it is irresponsible for Congress to authorize additional federal funding, especially when … [Read more...] about Funding for stem cell research no longer needed

Brian ChatwinStaff Writer For drivers who have not noticed the tremendous traffic jam headed east on the freeways of California, they aren’t looking hard enough.Clogging the thoroughfares are businessmen, doctors and hospital administrators falling over one another as they attempt to flee the state, terrified.What is the source of such panic? None other than our governor, … [Read more...] about Arnold’s health plan is sick

Airan ScrubyEditor in Chief So, Facebook just isn’t my thing. I would rather walk across the hall in Rockwell Towers, knock on a friend’s door and have a real conversation. At the least, I prefer a sticky note on a real door to a message on a virtual wall. But even Facebook teetotalers like me have heard about a new ‘group’ for dissatisfied Pepperdiners.The group, which is … [Read more...] about Facebook group goads administration

Brittany WagnerPerspectives Assistant As I watched hoards of confident, carefree freshmen pile into the Elkins Auditorium, my stomach did a flip. Taking a deep breath, I headed though the double doors. It was the first day back from winter break and it seemed like everyone except me knew what was happening.It was Thursday, Jan. 4, along with more than 100 other transfer … [Read more...] about NSO helps spring transfers quickly adjust to life at Pep